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Audi Q3 (2026)

The Audi Q3 has incorrect software that may allow remote sunroof closing without clear visibility, increasing injury risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2026 Q3 vehicles. The reason stated by the agency is that incorrect software may allow remote sunroof closing from a distance that prevents the operator from clearly seeing the sunroof, failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Closing the sunroof without the ability to see it can increase the risk of injury to occupants. The recall was reported to NHTSA on April 1, 2026, and affects 6,077 vehicles nationwide.

The remedy offered by the agency is that dealers will update the sunroof control module software and the owner's manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from April 7, 2026.
  2. Dealers will update the sunroof control module software and the owner's manual, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Audi affected?

These models and years may be affected.

Audi

  • Q3 (2026)

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component
Driver visibility defect
Campaign
26V209000
Vehicles affected
6,077
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer's recall number
57KS
Manufacturer phone
1-800-253-2834

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)