Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2025 Audi S5 vehicles due to defective seat belt retractors. The recall affects an unspecified number of vehicles produced with damaged torsion bars. Owners will receive notification letters starting November 21, 2025.
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.
Dealers will replace one or both front seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 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.
The recall involves 2025 Audi S5 vehicles manufactured by Volkswagen Group of America. The recall is active as of December 9, 2026. Specific VINs can be searched on NHTSA.gov beginning September 26, 2025.
A damaged torsion bar in the front seat belt retractor may fail during a crash. This failure can prevent the seat belt from properly restraining an occupant, significantly increasing the risk of injury.
No specific incidents or injuries have been reported related to this defect at this time. The severity of potential injuries remains high due to the critical nature of seat belt function.
Stop using the vehicle until the seat belts are inspected and replaced if necessary. Owners can contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834 or Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298 for more information.
For further details, owners may visit the NHTSA website at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V638000.
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