2025 Audi Q7, 2025 Audi Q8, 2025 Audi RS Q8 and 1 other model Recall: Driver and front passenger seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that…
NHTSA campaign 25V777000 · Seat Belts · filed Nov 12, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
A seat belt that is missing a rivet may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — 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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V777000 (manufacturer number 692K). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.