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Audi · United States · High

Audi Q4 E-Tron, A6 Sportback E-Tron +4 more: Seat belts — retractor

Affects Audi Q4 E-Tron, A6 Sportback E-Tron, S5, S6 Sportback E-Tron, Q4 Sportback E-Tron, A5 · 2025–2026 — about 1K vehicles.

The hazard

In a crash, a damaged torsion bar in a retractor could fail. If this happens, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will replace one or both front seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2025, and October 31, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834 or Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 69UM; Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 694T. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 26, 2025.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational