NHTSASEAT BELTS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. - Missing Rivet on Front Seat Belt Buckles
Published: November 12, 2025Recall ID: 25V777000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A seat belt that is missing a rivet may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Missing Rivet on Front Seat Belt Buckles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Missing Rivet on Front Seat Belt Buckles |
| Nhtsa id | 25V777000 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V777000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 49.18 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A seat belt that is missing a rivet may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 692K |
| Potentially affected | 61 |
| Report received date | 2025-11-12T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |