Audi Q7 and Q8 Seat Belt Buckle Missing Rivet
high How serious is it? About this label
A seat belt buckle that is missing a rivet may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V777000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Part affected | Seat Belts:front:anchorage |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On certain 2025 Audi Q7, Q8, RS Q8, and SQ8 vehicles, the seat belt buckle for the driver or front passenger may be missing a rivet. This rivet is what attaches the buckle to the seat belt stalk. Without it, the buckle may not properly secure the seat belt in place.
What you should do
2. Contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 (recall 692K) to arrange repair with a dealer.
3. Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles for free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 25V777000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Audi — official Audi recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-253-2834
The bigger picture
- Audi Seat Belt Recalls Affect Occupant Restraint and Child Seats · all 6 Audi recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
- 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.
- Safety risk
- A seat belt that is missing a rivet may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.