NHTSA 26V209000Manufacturer no. 57KS
Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
- Report received by NHTSA
- April 1, 2026
- Owner notification
- April 22, 2026
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 6,077 (whole campaign)
- Build dates listed for the 2026 Audi Q3
- November 26, 2025 – March 20, 2026
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- Q3
Defect summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2026 Q3 vehicles. Incorrect software may allow remote sunroof closing from a distance that prevents the operator from clearly seeing the sunroof. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Safety risk
Closing the sunroof without the ability to see it can increase the risk of injury to occupants.
Remedy
Dealers will update the sunroof control module software and the owner's manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 57KS. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 7, 2026.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V209000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov