Missing rivet on front seat belt buckles
Defect Summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 audi rs q8, audi q8, audi q7, and audi sq8 vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle to the seat belt stalk.
Safety Consequence
A seat belt that is missing a rivet may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 3, 2025. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 692k. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on nhtsa.gov on november 14, 2025.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. or involving Seat Belts.
FAQ: Recall 25V777000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 25V777000?
NHTSA recall 25V777000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on November 12, 2025. It addresses: Missing rivet on front seat belt buckles. The recall affects approximately 61 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 25V777000 or the manufacturer campaign number 692K. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.