2025 Audi A6 Seat Belt Recall 69D8

Why This Matters

An improperly secured child seat poses a significant safety risk, as it can increase the likelihood and severity of injury to a child during a crash. This recall addresses a critical safety feature designed to protect the youngest passengers.

What's Being Recalled

Audi is recalling certain 2025 A6 and S5 vehicles because the automatic locking retractor in the rear seat belts may fail to engage. This failure means that when a child seat is installed using the vehicle's seat belt, the belt may not properly lock into place. This condition violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected

Owners of 2025 Audi A6 and S5 vehicles should check if their specific vehicle is included in this safety campaign. You can verify your vehicle's recall status by entering your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA.gov website. The VINs involved in this 2025 Audi A6 recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.

Manufacturer's Remedy

Audi dealers will inspect the right and left rear seat belt assembly in affected vehicles. If necessary, the seat belt assembly will be replaced. This repair will be performed free of charge to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 16, 2026. For further information, owners may contact Audi customer service directly at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's internal number for this recall is 69D8.

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Source: NHTSA Recall ID: 25V899000