Audi Q3 Recall R/2026/292: Replacement Front Seat Belt, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Jul 2026
- Launched
- 162
- vehicles in the UK
- 68GG
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled Q3 vehicles built between 3 November 2025 and 26 May 2026. A joint at the pyrotechnic inflator of the front seat belt retractors was not welded correctly presenting a risk of vehicle occupants being injured by small parts coming loose in the event of an accident. The dealer will replace the affected seat belts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A joint at the pyrotechnic inflator of the front seat belt retractors was not welded correctly presenting a risk of vehicle occupants being injured by small parts coming loose in the event of an accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Replacement front seat belt Defect: On affected vehicles a joint at the pyrotechnic inflator of the front seat belt retractors was not welded correctly presenting a risk of vehicle occupants being injured by small parts coming loose in the event of an accident. Remedy: Replace the affected seat belts.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: replacement front seat belt.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the affected seat belts.
Are You Affected?
Q3 built between 3 November 2025 and 26 May 2026 may be included. Audi estimates 162 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 68GG or the DVSA reference R/2026/292. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3Checking lap belt tensioner | Urgent | R/2026/325 | |
| Q3, Q7, Q8A weld seam on the outer backrest frame of the front seats may not have been made correctly | Low | R/2023/331 | |
| Q3Certain vehicles may have been fitted with a rear window which does not conform to the manufacturer s quality requirements | Low | R/2022/354 | |
| Q3, TTThe design trim on the power unit can become detached from its retainers | Low | R/2022/073 | |
| A3, Q3The bolted connection on the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal can be come loose | Urgent | R/2021/323 |
This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2026/192 on 4 May 2026, for replacing seat belt with tensioner. The one launched after it was R/2026/325 on 11 Aug 2026, for checking lap belt tensioner. You can also see every Audi recall, the Audi Q3 recall history, all recalls launched in 2026 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/292, launched 13 July 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.