Audi Q5 Recall R/2026/192: Replacing Seat Belt With Tensioner, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 May 2026
- Launched
- 2,119
- vehicles in the UK
- 69GT
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled Q5 vehicles built between 16 July 2025 and 6 November 2025. On Audi Q5 vehicles manufactured within a specific period the belt tensioning function on the front seats does not comply with technical requirements. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall campaign 69GT must be performed on affected vehicles and the affected seat belts must be replaced as described in the Workshop Manual. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On Audi Q5 vehicles manufactured within a specific period the belt tensioning function on the front seats does not comply with technical requirements. Although the seat belt is tightened in the event of an accident which requires this it cannot be held tight reliably which reduces the protective effect. For this reason one or both front seat belts: as required, will be replaced on affected Q5 vehicles.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Replacing seat belt with tensioner Defect: On Audi Q5 vehicles manufactured within a specific period the belt tensioning function on the front seats does not comply with technical requirements. Although the seat belt is tightened in the event of an accident which requires this it cannot be held tight reliably which reduces the protective effect. For this reason one or both front seat belts - as required - will be replaced on affected Q5 vehicles. Remedy: Recall campaign 69GT must be performed on affected vehicles and the affected seat belts must be replaced as described in the Workshop Manual.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: replacing seat belt with tensioner.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall campaign 69GT must be performed on affected vehicles and the affected seat belts must be replaced as described in the Workshop Manual.
Are You Affected?
Q5 built between 16 July 2025 and 6 November 2025 may be included. Audi estimates 2,119 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Audi, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Audi.
- Book with any franchised Audi dealer, quoting the campaign code 69GT or the DVSA reference R/2026/192. See how to get a Audi recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2026/168 on 17 Apr 2026, for checking brake servo. The one launched after it was R/2026/292 on 13 Jul 2026, for replacement front seat belt. You can also see every Audi recall, the Audi Q5 recall history, all recalls launched in 2026 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/192, launched 4 May 2026. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.