ID: #26V209000MFR: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What This Recall Means
Component
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
What Happened
Audi is recalling your 2026 Q3 because the sunroof control software might let you close the sunroof from a distance without seeing it. This makes it hard to know if the sunroof is closed properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If you close the sunroof without seeing it, you or your passengers might get hurt because you can't check if it's shut properly.
How to Get This Fixed
Free Fix
Audi will update the sunroof control software and send you a new owner's manual, all for free. They'll contact you with more information and you can also reach them at 1-800-253-2834 or check NHTSA.gov for your VIN.
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What happened
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."
Risk if unfixed
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.
This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #26V209000.
Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is
affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population.
The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.
This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY recall for the 2026 AUDI Q3? (Campaign #26V209000)
Audi is recalling your 2026 Q3 because the sunroof control software might let you close the sunroof from a distance without seeing it. This makes it hard to know if the sunroof is closed properly. If you close the sunroof without seeing it, you or your passengers might get hurt because you can't check if it's shut properly. Audi will update the sunroof control software and send you a new owner's manual, all for free. They'll contact you with more information and you can also reach them at 1-800-253-2834 or check NHTSA.gov for your VIN.