Campaign 26V-209

Incorrect software may allow remote sunroof closing from a distance that prevents the operator from clearly seeing the sunroof

Defect summary

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.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 26V209000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about visibility and wipers on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-209
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Audi	Q3	2026	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

22V-701 Sep 19, 2022
Window manufacturing error may allow the rear window to crack or break
22V-542 Jul 27, 2022
Touch switch for the sunroof may be too sensitive, allowing it to be inadvertently pressed
18V-467 Jul 13, 2018
LED module for the panoramic sunroof ambient light bar may short circuit
16V-415 Jun 9, 2016
Sunroof glass on the affected vehicles may not be properly secured to the sunroof frame
15V-200 Apr 3, 2015
If the vehicle is turned off while the sunroof is closing, the sunroof may continue to close instead of stopping
14V-658 Oct 20, 2014
Glass sunroofs in the affected vehicles may break when the vehicles are operated over a hard road surface or strike a pothole