Medium DVSA Vehicles
Audi recalls Q5 — Replacing seat belt with tensioner
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⚠ What You Should Do
Recall campaign 69GT must be performed on affected vehicles and the affected seat belts must be replaced as described in the Workshop Manual.
Recall Details
Defect: On Audi Q5 vehicles manufactured within a specific period the belt tensioning function on the front seats does not comply with technical requirements. Although the seat belt is tightened in the event of an accident which requires this it cannot be held tight reliably which reduces the protective effect. For this reason one or both front seat belts – as required – will be replaced on affected Q5 vehicles.
Remedy: Recall campaign 69GT must be performed on affected vehicles and the affected seat belts must be replaced as described in the Workshop Manual.
Vehicles affected: 2119
DVSA Recall Reference: R/2026/192
Make: AUDI | Model: Q5
To check if your specific vehicle is affected, visit the DVSA vehicle recall checker, select your vehicle make and model, and look for recall reference R/2026/192.
Why This Product Is Dangerous
On Audi Q5 vehicles manufactured within a specific period the belt tensioning function on the front seats does not comply with technical requirements. Although the seat belt is tightened in the event of an accident which requires this it cannot be held tight reliably which reduces the protective effect. For this reason one or both front seat belts – as required – will be replaced on affected Q5 vehicles.