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Audi Q3 Recall 15V200: Sunroof May Keep Closing After Engine Is Off

NHTSA campaign 15V200, reported April 3, 2015, 3,646 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

If the vehicle is turned off while the sunroof is closing, the sunroof may keep closing instead of stopping. This can happen on certain 2015 Audi Q3 vehicles built between April 4, 2014, and November 5, 2014, and means the sunroof does not meet federal safety requirements for power-operated roof panels.

The danger is an increased risk of injury if the sunroof is closing while the vehicle is off and an occupant is in its path. Children and passengers should be kept clear of the sunroof area, especially when getting in or out of the vehicle.

The remedy is free. Dealers will update the sunroof control module software at no charge, and Audi will notify owners. You can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 (Volkswagen recall number 60C1). You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V200Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Audi Q3 vehicles manufactured April 4, 2014, to November 5, 2014. If the vehicle is turned off while the sunroof is closing, the sunroof may continue to close instead of stopping. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."
Risk
If the sunroof is closing while the vehicle is shut off and a vehicle occupant is in its path, there is an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the sunroof control module software, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60C1.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Audi Q32015