Transport CanadaHigh Risk
2021 AUDI Q5Transport Canada Recall #2021486
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the passenger seat belt assemblies may contain defective automatic locking retractors (ALR). As a result, the seat belts may not properly lock to secure a child seat.
Safety Risk
A seat belt that is used to secure a child restraint but is not properly locked could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the seat belts. They will be replaced, if necessary.
7,198 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 69CSUpdated June 10, 2026