Seat belt retractor may fail to secure child seat/fmvss 208
Defect Summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2025 sq6 e-tron, sq6 sportback e-tron, q6 sportback e-tron, a6, a5, a6 sportback e-tron, q6 e-tron, s5, and s6 sportback e-tron vehicles. The automatic locking retractor may fail to engage when a child seat is installed using the seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) numbers 208, "occupant crash protection" and 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Safety Consequence
An improperly secured child seat can increase risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the right and left rear seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 16, 2026. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69d8. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on nhtsa.gov on december 23, 2025.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. or involving Seat Belts.
FAQ: Recall 25V899000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 25V899000?
NHTSA recall 25V899000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on December 19, 2025. It addresses: Seat belt retractor may fail to secure child seat/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 27,768 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 25V899000 or the manufacturer campaign number 69D8. 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.