2026 Audi Q3 recall: Sunroof Malfunction/FMVSS 118
Report received by NHTSA: April 1, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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."
- The risk
Closing the sunroof without the ability to see it can increase the risk of injury to occupants.
- Who's affected
6,077 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Audi Q3.
- Compared with
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has 15 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 26 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
272 earlier NHTSA recalls by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- March 25, 2026 2025 Volkswagen Jetta, 2025 Volkswagen Taos recall: Instrument Panel Failure/FMVSS 101
- March 11, 2026 2025-2026 Volkswagen Jetta recall: Loose Transmission Ground Wire May Cause Fire
- March 4, 2026 2019 Audi A6, 2019 Audi A7, 2019 Audi Q8 recall: Lane Departure Warning Deactivated
- Jan. 21, 2026 2023-2025 Volkswagen ID.4 recall: High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire
- Jan. 21, 2026 2023-2024 Volkswagen ID.4 recall: Park Outside - High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Audi Q3 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V209000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Report received by NHTSA | April 1, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 6,077 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 57KS |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record