NHTSAVISIBILITY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. - Sunroof Malfunction/FMVSS 118
Published: April 1, 2026Recall ID: 26V209000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Closing the sunroof without the ability to see it can increase the risk of injury to occupants.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Sunroof Malfunction/FMVSS 118
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Sunroof Malfunction/FMVSS 118 |
| Nhtsa id | 26V209000 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V209000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 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." |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Closing the sunroof without the ability to see it can increase the risk of injury to occupants. |
| Mfr campaign number | 57KS |
| Potentially affected | 6077 |
| Report received date | 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |