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Passenger car (Audi) · A5, A6 E-TRON, Q4 E-TRON

The torsion bar is defective and may easily break, leading the belt strap to unwind uncontrollably in the event of an accident. The protective effect of the seat belt would therefore no longer be assured which can lead…

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Date
2026-04-10
Country
Germany
Brand
Audi
Product
Passenger car
Classification
injuries
Category
Vehicles
Source
EU Safety Gate

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  1. Check whether your vehicle is affected by entering its VIN (vehicle identification number) on the manufacturer's or the agency's recall lookup.
  2. Contact a dealer to book the repair. Recall repairs are normally free of charge.
  3. If the notice says not to drive or to park outside, follow that until the repair is done.

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