Volkswagen Group of America is recalling approximately 1,042 vehicles, including various 2025 Volkswagen GTI and Golf R models, as well as 2025-2026 Audi A5, A6, S5, S6, and Q4 E-Tron models. The front seat belt retractors in these vehicles may have been damaged during production, specifically affecting a component called the torsion bar. Dealers will replace the affected front seat belt assemblies free of charge to ensure occupants are properly protected.
If the torsion bar in a seat belt retractor is damaged, it could fail during a crash. This would prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the passenger or driver, significantly increasing the risk of injury during a collision.
Dealers will replace the front seat belt assemblies.
Recall involves damaged torsion bar in front seat belt retractors.
Recall involves damaged torsion bar in front seat belt retractors.
Recall involves damaged torsion bar in front seat belt retractors.
Recall involves damaged torsion bar in front seat belt retractors.
Recall involves damaged torsion bar in front seat belt retractors.
Recall involves damaged torsion bar in front seat belt retractors.
Recall involves damaged torsion bar in front seat belt retractors.
Recall involves damaged torsion bar in front seat belt retractors.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response