NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2023 Audi A4 Allroad Safety Ratings
The 2023 Audi A4 Allroad scores 99 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), 1 recall, and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2023 Audi A4 Allroad achieved a perfect avoidance-technology score and a perfect crash-protection score from federal testing. These results contribute to its NHTSA Safety Index of 99 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. Its near-perfect defect record further solidifies the A4 Allroad as a leading safety performer in its segment for the 2023 model year.
The 2023 Audi A4 Allroad received a NHTSA Safety Index of 99/100 and a 5-out-of-5-star NHTSA side crash rating according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 92 Sedans from 2023 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2023 Audi A4 Allroad ranks 7 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 99 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 0% |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 7 of 92 Sedans tested for 2023 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Audi A4 Allroad?
The 2023 Audi A4 Allroad achieved a Safety Index of 99/100, a score that places it firmly in the Exceptional band, matching the 2022 model year. This consistent, near-perfect standing is notable, as it reflects a strong safety profile defined in large part by a single recall campaign. That recall, targeting the front passenger occupant classification sensor within the airbag system, accounts for the one point separating the vehicle from a perfect score in our assessment. The A4 Allroad's crash protection score stands at 70/70. This reflects a confirmed 5-star rating for side impact protection. Other NCAP crash test categories for this model year were not tested. Its avoidance technology score is 10/10, supported by the standard inclusion of forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control. The vehicle's defect record sub-score of 19/20 is a direct result of the single recall. Owner complaints remain negligible, with one unverified allegation on record. The 2023 A4 Allroad's safety standing is thus primarily shaped by this specific, targeted recall.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2023 Audi A4 Allroad perform in crash tests?
The 2023 Audi A4 Allroad received a 5 out of 5-star rating for side crash protection from NHTSA. No ratings are available for overall, frontal, or rollover crash resistance for this model year. This absence of data means no comprehensive safety assessment can be made using federal crash-test results alone.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 18500
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Audi A4 Allroad have any recalls?
One recall affects this model year. Volkswagen Group of America issued a campaign covering the front passenger occupant classification sensor within the air bag system, a safety-critical component that determines whether the passenger air bag deploys correctly. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the available data for this campaign.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER24V251000
Risk: A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.
Reported 2024-04-03
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Audi A4 Allroad?
NHTSA records one owner complaint for the 2023 A4 Allroad, an unverified allegation filed under the Equipment category. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged in that report. One complaint represents an extremely thin complaint volume for a model year.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Audi A4 Allroad?
The 2023 A4 Allroad has been subject to a safety recall concerning the air bag occupant classification sensor. This critical recall necessitates verification of its repair status by potential buyers. As with any safety-related recall, particularly one involving the airbag system, buyers should ensure the remedy has been applied prior to purchase or address it without delay.
- The 2023 A4 Allroad carries one NHTSA recall targeting the front passenger occupant classification sensor in the air bag system, issued by Volkswagen Group of America and shared with several other 2023 Volkswagen Group vehicles.
- NHTSA awarded a 5-out-of-5-star side crash rating for this model year, but overall, frontal, and rollover ratings were not conducted, so those categories carry no score rather than a low one.
- The Safety Index of 99/100 is unchanged from the 2022 model year, with the single deducted point traced directly to the one active recall campaign on the defect record sub-score of 19/20.
- Owner complaint volume for this model year is one unverified allegation filed under the Equipment category, with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths alleged, representing one of the lowest complaint footprints in the used-market segment.
RANKINGSWhere the 2023 Audi A4 Allroad places
The 2023 Audi A4 Allroad qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2023 Audi A4 Allroad safety questions
Was the 2023 Audi A4 Allroad crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2023 Audi A4 Allroad, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 99 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2023 Audi A4 Allroad crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2023 Audi A4 Allroad earned 5 out of 5 stars for side. Its measured rollover risk is 0%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2023 Audi A4 Allroad have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2023 Audi A4 Allroad. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Audi A4 Allroad?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2023 Audi A4 Allroad. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other A4 Allroad years
Rivals in Sedan (2023)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2023 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Nissan Maxima | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Tesla Model S Later Release | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 18500), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi A4 Allroad 2023.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 7 of 92 in the Sedan class for 2023.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.