NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Audi A4 Safety Ratings
The 2024 Audi A4 scores 95 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 2 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2024 Audi A4 holds an Exceptional safety standing, registering a NHTSA Safety Index of 95 out of 100. This sedan's compelling safety profile is built on a perfect defect record, full credit for its advanced avoidance technology, and strong crash-test scores published by NHTSA.
The 2024 Audi A4 received a 5-out-of-5 overall NHTSA crash-test rating and carries a NHTSA Safety Index of 95/100, sourced from federal NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 91 Sedans from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Audi A4 ranks 19 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- families prioritizing rollover safety
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 95 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 9.9% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 2 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 19 of 91 Sedans tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Audi A4?
The 2024 Audi A4 moved the NHTSA Safety Index one point forward, from 94 in 2023 to 95 in 2024, while staying firmly within the Exceptional band. That incremental gain is meaningful because the index was already near its ceiling, and the 2024 model achieved it with a perfect score in both avoidance technology and the defect record category, earning all 30 available points across those two dimensions. The crash protection score of 65 out of 70 reflects the NHTSA result where three of four tested categories hit 5 stars and the frontal category landed at 4 stars. The rollover picture is particularly strong: a 10 percent risk figure and a No Tip outcome in dynamic testing are among the better results in the sedan segment. What sets this specific model year apart from a safety standpoint is the combination of zero recalls and a complaint volume of only 2 unverified reports, a remarkably quiet record for a vehicle that has been in consumer hands long enough to generate feedback. The full suite of forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control arriving as standard equipment rounds out an index result that leaves very little on the table.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Audi A4 perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Audi A4 secured a 5 out of 5 star overall safety rating from NHTSA, yet its frontal crash protection fell short of a perfect sweep, earning 4 out of 5 stars. In contrast, both side impact and rollover protection achieved the maximum 5-star rating. The A4 demonstrated a low rollover risk of 10 percent, with NHTSA’s dynamic test resulting in "No Tip."
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19479
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Audi A4 have any recalls?
The 2024 Audi A4 has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components have been flagged, and there are no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with this model year. That clean record contributed directly to a perfect 20 out of 20 in the defect record portion of the Safety Index.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Audi A4?
NHTSA has received 2 owner complaints for the 2024 Audi A4. The components alleged in those unverified reports span Tires, the Electrical System, Air Bags, and the Engine. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged in the filings.
2 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Audi A4?
Shoppers considering this 2-year-old A4 should run the VIN through NHTSA's recall database before purchase. Although zero recalls are on file now, campaigns can be issued at any time, and confirming that any future remedy has been completed is the single most actionable safety step a used buyer can take.
- The 2024 Audi A4 holds a NHTSA Safety Index of 95/100, one point higher than the 2023 model year, with a perfect 20/20 defect record score driven by zero NHTSA recall campaigns.
- NHTSA testing produced a 5-star overall rating, with the frontal category at 4 stars being the only result below the maximum across four tested dimensions.
- The rollover assessment recorded a 10 percent risk figure and a No Tip result in dynamic testing, two of the stronger data points in the 2024 sedan class.
- Only 2 unverified consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year, alleging issues across Tires, the Electrical System, Air Bags, and the Engine, with zero reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths in those submissions.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Audi A4 places
The 2024 Audi A4 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Audi A4 safety questions
Was the 2024 Audi A4 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Audi A4, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 95 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 2024 Audi A4 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 Audi A4 earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 5 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 9.9%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2024 Audi A4 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Audi A4 as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Audi A4?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 2 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Audi A4. 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 years
Rivals in Sedan (2024)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Audi A4 Allroad | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Hyundai Elantra N | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Infiniti Q50 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19479), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi A4 2024.
- 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 19 of 91 in the Sedan class for 2024.
- 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.