Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published April 1, 2026
Audi 2026 Q3 Sunroof Recall: Risk of Injury from Unseen Closing
Audi is recalling 2026 Q3 vehicles with software that may close sunroof without visible confirmation, risking injury. Owners must update software and manual free of charge.
Audi is recalling certain 2026 Q3 vehicles because software may allow sunroof closing without the driver seeing it, increasing injury risk. This affects vehicles sold in the U.S. after April 2026. The fix involves updating software and the owner's manual at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/82156-audi-2026-q3-sunroof-recall-risk-of-injury-from-unseen.
“Audi 2026 Q3 Sunroof Recall: Risk of Injury from Unseen Closing.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/82156-audi-2026-q3-sunroof-recall-risk-of-injury-from-unseen. Based on NHTSA recall #26V209000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V209000).
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) recalled 2026 Q3 vehicles due to visibility hazards, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on April 1, 2026. Dealers will update the sunroof control module software and owner's manual free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Audi Q3, 2026
What to do
Dealers will update the sunroof control module software and the owner's manual, free of charge. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
The hazard
Incorrect software may allow remote sunroof closing from a distance that prevents the operator from clearly seeing the sunroof, increasing the risk of injury to occupants. These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has 276 other recalls on record since 2014-10-20. Other recent recalls include the 2026-10-13 Volkswagen Audi Q3 Steering Recall and the 2026-09-30 Volkswagen ID.4 Battery Fire Risk recall. NHTSA has received 5 owner complaints for the 2026 AUDI Q3, with the latest received on 2026-09-19.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2026 Audi Q3 was mailed a notification letter by April 22, 2026. The recall covers vehicles with VINs listed on NHTSA.gov starting April 7, 2026.
Brand
Audi
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Update Sunroof Software
Dealers will update the sunroof control module software for free.
Review Owner's Manual
The owner's manual will be updated with new instructions after the software update.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 21 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Audi
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V209000 — Audi 2026 Q3 Sunroof Recall: Risk of Injury from Unseen Closing
Hello,
I own a Audi 2026 Q3 Sunroof Recall: Risk of Injury from Unseen Closing that is covered by recall 26V209000 from Audi.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 17, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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