Audi vehicles: safety, fuel economy, and recalls
Every Audi model indexed from NHTSA and EPA. Use the table below to compare models or jump to a specific model for year-by-year detail.
Safety ratings by model
Best NHTSA five-star overall rating across indexed trims. Models without NCAP data are omitted.
Models
| Model | Best safety | Best MPG | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| A3 | 35 mpg | View profile | |
| A4 | 30 mpg | View profile | |
| A4 allroad | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| A5 | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| A6 | 28 mpg | View profile | |
| A6 allroad | 24 mpg | View profile | |
| A7 | not tested | 24 mpg | View profile |
| A7 e | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| A8 | not tested | 22 mpg | View profile |
| A8 e | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| A8 L | not tested | 28 mpg | View profile |
| A8 L e | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| e-tron | 78 mpg | View profile | |
| e-tron GT | not tested | 85 mpg | View profile |
| e-tron Sportback | 77 mpg | View profile | |
| Q3 | 25 mpg | View profile | |
| Q4 | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| Q5 | 27 mpg | View profile | |
| Q5 e | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| Q6 | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| Q7 | 22 mpg | View profile | |
| Q8 | 20 mpg | View profile | |
| R8 | not tested | 17 mpg | View profile |
| RS 3 | not tested | 23 mpg | View profile |
| RS 5 | not tested | 21 mpg | View profile |
| RS 6 Avant | not tested | 17 mpg | View profile |
| RS 7 | not tested | 18 mpg | View profile |
| RS e-tron GT | not tested | 85 mpg | View profile |
| RS Q8 | not tested | 16 mpg | View profile |
| S e-tron GT | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| S3 | 27 mpg | View profile | |
| S4 | 24 mpg | View profile | |
| S5 | not tested | 24 mpg | View profile |
| S6 | 22 mpg | View profile | |
| S7 | not tested | 22 mpg | View profile |
| S8 | not tested | 20 mpg | View profile |
| SQ5 | 23 mpg | View profile | |
| SQ6 | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| SQ7 | not tested | 17 mpg | View profile |
| SQ8 | not tested | 17 mpg | View profile |
| TT | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| TT RS | not tested | 24 mpg | View profile |
| TTS | not tested | n/a | View profile |
Recent Audi recalls
Latest 10 NHTSA campaigns. Severity is inferred from campaign text.
- 26V240000 - 2026-04-15safetySERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Audi E-Tron and 2020-2024 Audi E-Tron Sportback vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.
- 26V209000 - 2026-04-01safetyVISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
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."
- 26V125000 - 2026-03-04safetyLANE DEPARTURE:SOFTWARE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8, Audi A7, and Audi A6 vehicles previously repaired under recall number 25V900. Due to a software error, the lane departure warning system may be deactivated.
- 25V900000 - 2025-12-19safetyBACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- 25V899000 - 2025-12-19safetySEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 SQ6 E-Tron, SQ6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 Sportback E-Tron, A6, A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 E-Tron, S5, and S6 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The automatic locking retractor may fail to engage when a child seat is installed using the seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
- 25V777000 - 2025-11-12safetySEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Audi RS Q8, Audi Q8, Audi Q7, and Audi SQ8 vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle to the seat belt stalk.
- 25V637000 - 2025-09-24safetyFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling one Audi SQ7 vehicles. The fasteners securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, resulting in a fuel leak.
- 25V428000 - 2025-06-27safetySUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Audi E-Tron GT vehicles. A retaining ring on top of the suspension strut may come loose, resulting in a dislodged strut and air loss from the strut spring.
- 25V294000 - 2025-05-07safetyENGINE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Q5 Quattro and Q5 Sportback Quattro vehicles. The cylinder head cover screws may have been improperly tightened.
- 25V227000 - 2025-04-15safetyAIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 RS E-TRON GT and E-TRON GT vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
Source: NHTSA Recalls API. Verify recall status at nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.