NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Audi A4 Safety Ratings
The 2025 Audi A4 scores 95 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Audi A4 enters the market with a strong federal safety profile, achieving a NHTSA Safety Index of 95/100, placing it in the Exceptional band. Its performance in NHTSA crash testing includes three five-star ratings. At present, there are zero recalls and zero owner complaints on file for this model year.
The 2025 Audi A4 4 DR AWD received an overall 5-star crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 95 out of 100, according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 90 Sedans from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Audi A4 ranks 22 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 | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 22 of 90 Sedans tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Audi A4?
The 2025 Audi A4 enters the market with a perfect 20 out of 20 for its defect record component, reflecting zero recall campaigns and zero owner complaints in the federal database. This absence of safety advisories or open recall obligations for a vehicle now entering the used market provides a concrete advantage. The model achieves an overall NHTSA Safety Index of 95 out of 100, matching the 2024 model year and sustaining an "Exceptional" band rating. This stability indicates no introduction of new defect exposure or loss of ground in any scoring category for the current model year. Crash protection contributed 65 of a possible 70 points, influenced by a 4-star frontal crash test result, despite perfect scores in both side and rollover testing. Avoidance technology earned a full 10 out of 10, supported by standard forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Audi A4 perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Audi A4 4 DR AWD achieved a 5 out of 5 star overall safety rating from NHTSA. Both side impact and rollover protection earned perfect 5 star scores. The A4's rollover risk was assessed at a low 10 percent, with a dynamic tip result of No Tip. Frontal crash protection received 4 out of 5 stars, a robust rating that contributes to the vehicle's strong overall performance.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20592
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Audi A4 have any recalls?
The 2025 Audi A4 has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components have been flagged, and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisory has been issued for this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check through NHTSA's recall database before purchase, as campaigns can be opened at any time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Audi A4?
NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for the 2025 Audi A4. No top components have been flagged, and no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths appear in the federal database. Because the complaint record is entirely clear, there are no unverified allegations to characterize at this time.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Audi A4?
The 2025 A4 currently shows zero open recalls on file with NHTSA. Despite this clear record, a VIN check remains a prudent measure before purchase, as new recall campaigns can be initiated even after a model year's production concludes. Verifying the specific VIN ensures awareness of any campaigns activated since the vehicle's initial sale.
- The 2025 Audi A4 holds a perfect defect-record score of 20 out of 20 in the MotorCaliber index, reflecting zero NHTSA recall campaigns and zero owner complaints filed for this specific model year.
- NHTSA's frontal crash test returned 4 out of 5 stars for this model year - the only rating below perfect and the primary reason the crash-protection subscore sits at 65 out of 70 rather than a higher figure.
- Forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control are all standard on the 2025 A4, earning the full 10-out-of-10 avoidance technology score without requiring any option packages.
- The 2025 Safety Index of 95 out of 100 is unchanged from the 2024 model year, meaning this vehicle enters the used market with no measurable safety regression relative to its immediate predecessor.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Audi A4 places
The 2025 Audi A4 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Audi A4 safety questions
Was the 2025 Audi A4 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 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 2025 Audi A4 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 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 2025 Audi A4 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 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 2025 Audi A4?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 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 (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audi A4 Allroad | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Cadillac CT5 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Subaru Impreza | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20592), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi A4 2025.
- 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 22 of 90 in the Sedan class for 2025.
- 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.