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.
Closing the sunroof without the ability to see it can increase the risk of injury to occupants.
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.
The software allows the sunroof to close from a distance without the driver seeing it. This creates a risk of injury if the driver is not aware the sunroof is closing, potentially causing a collision or impact.
Owners of 2026 Audi Q3 vehicles with specific software versions are affected. Drivers who close sunroofs remotely without visual confirmation are at higher risk of injury.
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.
Dealers will update the sunroof control module software for free.
The owner's manual will be updated with new instructions after the software update.
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.
The software may allow remote sunroof closing without the driver seeing it, increasing injury risk.
Your 2026 Audi Q3 was mailed a notification letter by April 22, 2026, or has a VIN listed on NHTSA.gov starting April 7, 2026.
Contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 to schedule a software update at a dealer.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V209000 — Audi Audi Hello, I own a Audi 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.
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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.
