Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Sunroof Malfunction/FMVSS 118 (26V209000)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Sunroof Malfunction/FMVSS 118 (26V209000). Its units affected of 6,077 is above the median of 533 (72nd percentile). Dated 218 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 20/100. As of 2026-11-04, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 6,077 · 72th percentile of 875 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 11.4x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Subject | Sunroof Malfunction/FMVSS 118 |
| NHTSA ID | 26V209000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 57KS |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Units potentially affected | 6077 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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." |
| Consequence | 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. |
| units affected percentile | 72th of 875 (median 533, 11.4x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-04-01
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-04
- Refunds on request within 14 days
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LIVE PUBLIC DATA Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov · Last refreshed: Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:12:01 GMT
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and 786 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 786
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.'s units affected: 72nd percentile of 875 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $157,200 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
20 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- 6,077 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.?
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 26V209000: Sunroof Malfunction/FMVSS 118, 6,077 units.
How does Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
Its units affected of 6,077 sits in the upper half (72th percentile) of 875 records; the median is 533. It is 218 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting. Its Recall Urgency Score of 20/100 is modest; treat it as background rather than a priority.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | Vehicle | 6,077 | 72nd | 2026-04-01 |
| Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. | Vehicle | 285 | 43rd | 2026-05-12 |
| Blue Bird Body Company | Vehicle | 103 | 31st | 2026-04-17 |
| Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) | Vehicle | 81 | 27th | 2026-08-13 |
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