NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Audi A5 Safety Record
The 2023 Audi A5 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 8 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2023 Audi A5 has not been subjected to federal crash testing. Consequently, it has no NHTSA star ratings or computed Safety Index. The vehicle's recall and complaint record is notably clean, with zero open recall campaigns reported and a small volume of owner complaints. None of these complaints detail crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities. While this absence of reported issues is a positive indicator for the vehicle's in-service performance, the lack of federal crash-test data precludes any definitive assessment of its structural safety.
The 2023 Audi A5 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recall campaigns, and holds a Clean recall-and-complaint burden band according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 8 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Audi A5?
The 2023 Audi A5 enters the market without federal crash test ratings, leaving a gap in its official safety profile. This absence of data means consumers lack a direct federal assessment of its structural integrity. The vehicle's record shows zero recall campaigns, indicating no widespread safety defects identified by federal regulators. NHTSA has, however, logged eight owner complaints for the 2023 model year. None of these complaints allege a crash, fire, injury, or death. Two complaints pertain to Forward Collision Avoidance systems, and one to airbags, areas critical to occupant protection. The remaining complaints, four for tires and two for wheels, point to potential component issues outside of the core safety systems. The lack of crash-test data for the 2023 A5, coupled with the absence of test results from any sibling model years, restricts a full federal safety assessment for this particular model.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Audi A5 have any recalls?
The 2023 Audi A5 has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components have been named in a federal recall for this model year, and accordingly there are no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with this record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Audi A5?
Eight owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA against the 2023 Audi A5. The top components alleged are Tires with four reports, Wheels with two, Forward Collision Avoidance with two, and one each for Air Bags and Back Over Prevention. All are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
8 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Audi A5?
Any shopper considering a used 2023 Audi A5 should run the vehicle's VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov before purchase. A zero-recall count reflects the record at a point in time, and new campaigns can be issued after a vehicle's model year closes.
- NHTSA has no crash-test stars on file for the 2023 Audi A5, meaning no federal structural or occupant-protection rating exists for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are recorded against the 2023 Audi A5 in the NHTSA database, with no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories in effect.
- Eight unverified owner complaints have been filed, with Tires and Wheels accounting for six of them and Forward Collision Avoidance systems cited in two separate allegations.
- Shoppers should verify their specific unit at nhtsa.gov using the VIN lookup, since recall campaigns can be issued at any time after a model year is produced.
FAQ2023 Audi A5 safety questions
Was the 2023 Audi A5 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 8 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Audi A5 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Audi A5 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 2023 Audi A5?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 8 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Audi A5. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi A5 2023.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- 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.