Audi — recall
Automotive · Japan · 2026-05-21
Origin: ドイツ連邦共和国
Audi was recalled in Japan on 2026-05-21. In the front seat belt tensioner, due to improper manufacturing management of internal components, when the pretensioner mechanism activates during a collision, the locking mechanism that holds the seat belt's restraint force may not operate correctly. As a r…
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2026-05-21 |
| Country of origin | ドイツ連邦共和国 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group Japan K.K. |
| Models affected | Audi Q5 TFSIq, Audi SQ5 Air Suspension, Audi SQ5, Audi Q5 TDIq |
| Units affected | 139 |
| Defect | In the front seat belt tensioner, due to improper manufacturing management of internal components, when the pretensioner mechanism activates during a collision, the locking mechanism that holds the seat belt's restraint force may not operate correctly. As a result, the seat belt may loosen, potentially reducing occupant protection performance during a collision. |
| Component | Seat belt (seat belt tensioner) |
| Remedy | For all affected vehicles, replace the front seat belt(s) (left, right, or both) with good parts. |
| Recall number | 外-4188 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
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