2026 Audi Q3 Sunroof Recall (26V209)

Recall 26V209 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2026 Audi Q3 in recall 26V209?

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

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."

Is it safe to drive a 2026 Q3 with recall 26V209?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Closing the sunroof without the ability to see it can increase the risk of injury to occupants.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Closing the sunroof without the ability to see it can increase the risk of injury to occupants.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the sun and moon roof assembly.

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V209?

Recall 26V209 covers 6,077 vehicles: 2026 Audi Q3.

NHTSA lists 6,077 vehicles in this campaign, built November 26, 2025 to March 20, 2026. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Q3 sunroof recall?

Yes. Dealers will update the sunroof control module software and the owner's manual, free of charge.

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.

When was recall 26V209 announced?

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported recall 26V209 to NHTSA on April 1, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as April 22, 2026.

This recall was filed 6 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 114 days. If your Q3 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Q3 is part of recall 26V209?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V209 is open on your Q3, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 26V209000 is open on your Q3, it will be listed there, along with Audi recall number 57KS. You can also ask any Audi dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should Q3 owners do about recall 26V209?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V209000 applies to your Q3.
2. Call a Audi dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
4. Keep a simple log of any sun and moon roof assembly symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are Q3 owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the lighting and visibility.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the lighting and visibility have been filed since recall 26V209 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 5 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the lighting and visibility. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2026 Audi Q3: 5 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility

Can recall 26V209 make my Q3 a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Owners often ask whether this sun and moon roof assembly recall means their Q3 qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

A headlight, wiper or visibility defect on the 2026 Audi Q3 can make night or rain driving unsafe, and repeat repairs for the same problem count toward a lemon law claim.

The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.

Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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