Recall 26V209000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 26V209000. Component: VISIBILITY. 6,077 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
Closing the sunroof without the ability to see it can increase the risk of injury to occupants.
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."
Remedy
Dealers will update the sunroof control module software and the owner's manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 29, 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.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching AUDI from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V125000 | Mar 4, 2026 | VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. | LANE DEPARTURE | 1,620 |
| 25V899000 | Dec 19, 2025 | VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR | 27,768 |
| 25V900000 | Dec 19, 2025 | VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 356,894 |
| 25V777000 | Nov 12, 2025 | VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 61 |
| 25V637000 | Sep 24, 2025 | VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| 25V638000 | Sep 24, 2025 | VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1,042 |
| 25V428000 | Jun 27, 2025 | VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. | SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT | 8 |
| 25V294000 | May 7, 2025 | VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. | ENGINE | 89,417 |
| 25V227000 | Apr 15, 2025 | VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | 3,773 |
| 25V225000 | Apr 9, 2025 | VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 313 |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.