2026 Audi Q3 recalls

1 safety recall, 6 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

1Recalls
6Complaints
0Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2026 Audi Q3 recall list

Visibility recall

26V-209
April 1, 2026 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
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."
Safety 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.

2026 Audi Q3 owner complaints

6 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Forward Collision Avoidance4
Lane Departure3
Unknown or Other2
Power Train1
Electrical System1

Recent complaints

October 15, 2026Power TrainLane DepartureForward Collision Avoidance

Supplemental update: Software patch failed to resolve safety defects. Post-update road test triggered a multi-system network cascade collapse across platform architecture. Symptoms include erratic turn signal hyper-blinking, cockpit blanking flashes, continuous speaker crackling with audio turned off, power memory seat failure, and mechanical rear differential clucking in reverse. Post-drive ODIS scan tool recorded active/static faults across primary safety modules: 1. Address 0022 (AWD Electronics) Fault U112100 Static: Total communication dropout to AWD module, disabling traction frameworks under load. 2. Address 0019 (Gateway Interface) Fault B184C00 Active: Cybersecurity firewall locked

September 19, 2026Unknown or OtherLane Departure

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. Safety was severely compromised as the main infotainment display screen suffered sudden, total blackouts while actively driving forward and reversing, causing an immediate, simultaneous loss of both the visual backup camera feed and the audible proximity safety warning beeps. This system-wide failure leaves the driver entirely blind and deaf to hazards or vehicles behind them during reverse operation. The localized electrical and module communication problems were partially reproduc

August 31, 2026Electrical SystemForward Collision Avoidance

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. The vehicle has repeatedly displayed “Driver assistance systems are limited” and related driver-assist warnings with no environmental cause (clear weather, clean windshield), indicating intermittent dropout of camera/radar-based safety systems including collision avoidance and lane assist. The digital instrument cluster — the sole speedometer display — intermittently cuts out and shows grey static, temporarily depriving the driver of speed and warning information while driving. The infotainment/compute system exhibits broader instabi

August 17, 2026Forward Collision Avoidance

Driving 75 MPH in heavy freeway traffic with no for warning at all, my car initiated auto breaking violently tightening my seatbelt two times. The steeringwheel was was also jerking left, and right like the car wasn’t sure what to do.I had both hands on the steering wheel. And was trying to stop it. The car would not allow me to take over her control. Myself and was coming to a stop. I looked into the rearview mirror worried for my life and found amazingly that nobody was directly behind me. The car’s horn was honking. The hazards were flashing. It was all kinds of lights on the dash not sure exactly what they works. It all happens so fast one seem to have had a lightning bolt and an SOS med

July 21, 2026Unknown or Other

While driving on the highway at approximately 40 mph with no obstacle ahead and no braking input from the driver, the vehicle applied its brakes hard on its own and came to an abrupt stop. There was audible tire noise and a burnt smell. No injury occurred, but the sudden unintended braking created a serious risk of a rear-end collision. The vehicle was driven to Audi Fort Lauderdale for inspection. On arrival at the service garage, a vibration was felt again and reported to the service advisor in person at that time. The dealership ran two road tests and a system scan, reported it could not duplicate the malfunction, and found no stored fault codes. No cause was identified for the unintended

2026 Audi Q3 crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2026 AUDI Q3 SUV N/A AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Driver aids on the tested 2026 Audi Q3: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard.

2026 Audi Q3 recall FAQ

Does the 2026 Audi Q3 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 Audi Q3. The most recent, filed April 1, 2026, concerns the visibility.

What are the most common 2026 Audi Q3 problems?

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is forward collision avoidance (4 reports), followed by lane departure.

Is the 2026 Audi Q3 safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2026 Audi Q3.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2026 Audi Q3?

Contact any authorized Audi dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.