2026 Audi Q3 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2026 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 6
Latest campaign: Apr 1, 2026

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Visibility	1	Apr 1, 2026	26V209000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Apr 1, 2026Latest campaign


Apr 1, 202626V209000	Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly Closing the sunroof without the ability to see it can increase the risk of injury to occupants. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V209000 What's wrong 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." Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 26V209000 · Apr 1, 2026

Apr 1, 202626V209000

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V209000

What's wrong: 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."
Risk: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 26V209000 · Apr 1, 2026

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component6

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

6Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%
Forward collision avoidance	4	67
Lane departure	3	50
Unknown or other	2	33
Power train	1	17
Electrical system	1	17

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Power train
“Supplemental update: Software patch failed to resolve safety defects. Post-update road test triggered a multi-system network cascade collapse across platform architecture.”
Filed 10/15/2026 · ODI 11771437
Unknown or other
“The primary infotainment control modules, central gateway network loop system, and driver assistance networks failed intermittently, and the entire vehicle is fully available for physical inspection upon request.”
Filed 09/19/2026 · ODI 11765584
Electrical system
“Vehicle is a new 2026 Audi Q3 S Line quattro with recurring electronic system failures affecting safety-related functions, beginning on or about April 11, 2026.”
Filed 08/31/2026 · ODI 11760826

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2026 Audi Q3 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2026 Audi Q3 have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2026 Audi Q3. The most recent, 26V209000 (reported April 1, 2026), concerns visibility. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2026 Audi Q3?

Forward collision avoidance is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 6 filed with NHTSA (67%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2026 Audi Q3?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.

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