Audi Q3 recall 26V209000 - Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

NHTSA · April 1, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V209000 (Audi), reported April 1, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 6,077.
• Component: Sun/Moon Roof Assembly.
• Details as of October 23, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

April 1, 2026

Recalling firm

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Source ID

26V209000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 352 recall campaigns from Volkswagen Group of America, Inc since 2010, 14 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 6,077 vehicles, it is larger than 72% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

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."

Consequence

Closing the sunroof without the ability to see it can increase the risk of injury to occupants.

Corrective action

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.

Affected vehicles

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