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- VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- Closing the sunroof without the ability to see it can increase the risk of injury to occupants.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain vehicles have incorrect software that may allow the sunroof to be closed remotely from a distance, so the person operating it cannot clearly see the sunroof. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet the federal power-operated window safety standard (FMVSS 118).
Closing the sunroof without being able to see it can increase the risk of injury to occupants. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the repair done as soon as possible.
The remedy is free. Authorized dealers will update the sunroof control module software and the owner's manual at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2026. If you have questions, you can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 and reference recall number 57KS. You can also check whether your vehicle is affected by searching your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA.gov.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi Q3 | 2026 |
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