2021 Audi Q5 | 2021 Audi S3 | 2021 Audi Sq8 | 2022 Audi S3 | 2021 Audi Sq5 | 2021 Audi E-Tron | 2021 Audi A8 | 2021 Audi A6 Allroad | 2021 Audi A5 Cabriolet | 2021 Audi Rs Q8 | 2021 Audi Rs 6 Avant | 2021 Audi Rs 7 | 2021 Audi S5 | 2021 Audi S5 Cabriolet | 2021 Audi S8 — Seat belts: rear/other: retractor
Published August 5, 2021 · Recall initiated: August 5, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V606000, published August 5, 2021. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2021 Audi Q5 | 2021 Audi S3 | 2021 Audi Sq8 | 2022 Audi S3 | 2021 Audi Sq5 | 2021 Audi E-Tron | 2021 Audi A8 | 2021 Audi A6 Allroad | 2021 Audi A5 Cabriolet | 2021 Audi Rs Q8 | 2021 Audi Rs 6 Avant | 2021 Audi Rs 7 | 2021 Audi S5 | 2021 Audi S5 Cabriolet | 2021 Audi S8 — Seat belts: rear/other: retractor.
What's the hazard
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
What to do
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69CR (VW) and 69CS (Audi).
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Recall details
- Brand
- AUDI
- Model
- Q5
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2021 AUDI Q5 | 2021 AUDI S3 | 2021 AUDI SQ8 | 2022 AUDI S3 | 2021 AUDI SQ5 | 2021 AUDI E-TRON | 2021 AUDI A8 | 2021 AUDI A6 ALLROAD | 2021 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET | 2021 AUDI RS Q8 | 2021 AUDI RS 6 AVANT | 2021 AUDI RS 7 | 2021 AUDI S5 | 2021 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET | 2021 AUDI S8
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2021 Audi Q5 | 2021 Audi S3 | 2021 Audi Sq8 | 2022 Audi S3 | 2021 Audi Sq5 | 2021 Audi E-Tron | 2021 Audi A8 | 2021 Audi A6 Allroad | 2021 Audi A5 Cabriolet | 2021 Audi Rs Q8 | 2021 Audi Rs 6 Avant | 2021 Audi Rs 7 | 2021 Audi S5 | 2021 Audi S5 Cabriolet | 2021 Audi S8 — Seat belts: rear/other: retractor recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V606000 on August 5, 2021. Reported hazard: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69CR (VW) and 69CS (Audi).
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AUDI. Model: Q5.