Seat belt locking retractor malfunction/fmvss 208
Defect Summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles. the rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Safety Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).
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FAQ: Recall 21V606000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 21V606000?
NHTSA recall 21V606000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on August 5, 2021. It addresses: Seat belt locking retractor malfunction/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 45,496 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V606000 or the manufacturer campaign number 69CR, 69CS. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.