# Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Sunroof Malfunction/FMVSS 118 (26V209000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| 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. |

## Why this score
- 6,077 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V209000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.