Audi Q8 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

November 12, 2025

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalls 2025 Audi — 4 models

Recall number

25V777000

Brand / firm

Audi

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 61 units

Why it was recalled

A seat belt that is missing a rivet may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What was recalled

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Audi RS Q8, Audi Q8, Audi Q7, and Audi SQ8 vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle to the seat belt stalk.

What to do

Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 692K. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 14, 2025.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.