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Audi Q3 Sunroof May Close Beyond Clear View

NHTSA campaign 26V209000 · Reported Apr 1, 2026 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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Closing the sunroof without being able to see it can increase the risk of injury to occupants. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	26V209000
Reported to NHTSA	Apr 1, 2026
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Part affected	Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2026
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Audi is recalling certain Q3 vehicles because incorrect software may let someone close the sunroof remotely from too far away to see it clearly. The vehicles do not meet the federal safety requirement listed in the notice for power-operated windows. Dealers will update the sunroof software and the owner's manual. Both updates are free.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2. Contact an Audi dealer to arrange the free sunroof software and owner's manual updates; Audi customer service is available at 1-800-253-2834.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 26V209000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2026 Audi Q3

Who to contact

Audi — official Audi recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-253-2834

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

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Official notice

Component: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.