2026 Audi Q3 Visibility Recall 26V209000 (Audi 57KS)

NHTSA recall 26V209000 (Audi recall 57KS) covers about 6,077 2026 Audi Q3 vehicles (visibility), filed with NHTSA Apr 1, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V209000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

6,077
vehicles affected (potential)
2026
model years
Apr 1, 2026
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Visibility (sun/moon roof assembly)

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."

The risk

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

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists Apr 22, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Audi recall number 57KS

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V209000 as 57KS. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "57KS recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Audi Q32026All Q3 recalls

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Apr 1, 2026
Owner notification
Apr 22, 2026
Build dates covered
Nov 26, 2025 to Mar 20, 2026
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Safety standard (FMVSS)
118

Check your VIN for 26V209000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 26V209000 is open, call any Audi dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V209000 or 57KS). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 26V209000?

NHTSA recall 26V209000 (Audi recall 57KS) covers about 6,077 2026 Audi Q3 vehicles (visibility), filed with NHTSA Apr 1, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2026 Q3 vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V209000?

NHTSA's record for 26V209000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Closing the sunroof without the ability to see it can increase the risk of injury to occupants." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V209000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Audi dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 26V209000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will update the sunroof control module software and the owner's manual, free of charge." NHTSA lists Apr 22, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Audi recall number for 26V209000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 57KS. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (57KS) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V209000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 26V209000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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