Audi · Q3 · 2026
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The 2026 Audi Q3 has 1 recall and 1 owner-reported complaint on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: forward collision avoidance,lane departure (1 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 22, 2026
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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 Status
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.
The vehicle repeatedly disengages critical safety features, including Distance Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, Adaptive Cruise Assist, Emergency Assist, and Active Front Assist, and displays a malfunction alert. Additionally, the vehicle has abruptly stopped without any identifiable cause while traveling on a straight roadway with no surrounding traffic. The dealer provided me with a brand new 2026 Q3 two weeks ago. The vehicle exhibited the problem described, and the dealer replaced it because they were unable to resolve the issue. However, after I received another new vehicle, the same issue also ap
The 2026 Audi Q3 has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 1 owner-reported complaint for the 2026 Audi Q3.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2026 Audi Q3.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2026 Audi Q3 are forward collision avoidance,lane departure (1 reports).
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 2026 Audi Q3. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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