NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2024 Audi A5 Safety Record
The 2024 Audi A5 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2024 Audi A5 lacks a crucial component for assessing its crashworthiness: federal crash-test data. With NHTSA not having subjected this model year to evaluation, no star ratings are available, nor can a Safety Index be computed. The record, however, does present a "Clean" recall-and-complaint burden band, reflecting zero recalls on file. A small number of owner-reported complaints have been registered, but these do not include any incidents of crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities. While these factors offer some insight into initial owner experience, they are not a substitute for comprehensive crash-test results. The absence of such testing should not be interpreted as an indication of either superior or inferior safety performance.
The 2024 Audi A5 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls on file, and holds a Clean recall-and-complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
- shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 7 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Audi A5?
The 2024 Audi A5 has no federal crash-test ratings, with no related model years available in the NHTSA data to provide a reference. Its federal record is clean, with zero recalls issued against this model year. Owners have filed seven complaints, none reporting crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. Five of these seven complaints cite electrical system issues, a concentration to monitor should more owners report problems. This places the 2024 A5 in the lightest category for recall and complaint burden in the MotorCaliber framework.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Audi A5 have any recalls?
The 2024 Audi A5 has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no components flagged, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive guidance associated with this model year. That said, recalls can be issued at any time, so confirming the current status by VIN at nhtsa.gov remains the only way to be certain a specific vehicle is clear.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Audi A5?
Seven owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2024 Audi A5. The top alleged problem area is the Electrical System, which accounts for five of the seven reports. Steering accounts for two. Single reports also touch Vehicle Speed Control, Service Brakes, and Visibility and Wipers. All are unverified consumer allegations and have not been confirmed as defects by NHTSA.
7 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Audi A5?
Any shopper considering a used 2024 Audi A5 should run the specific VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov before purchase. A vehicle that shows zero fleet-level recalls can still carry an open campaign tied to its individual production sequence, and only a VIN search will confirm that.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2024 Audi A5, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year and none should be assumed.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2024 Audi A5, placing it in the Clean burden band, though shoppers should confirm open-recall status for any specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
- Seven unverified owner complaints have been submitted to NHTSA for this model year, with five of the seven alleging issues in the Electrical System and none reporting a crash, fire, injury, or death.
- No tested sibling years for the A5 appear in the NHTSA data covered here, so there is no adjacent federal crash-test record available to provide additional context on structural performance.
FAQ2024 Audi A5 safety questions
Was the 2024 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 7 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 Audi A5 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 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 2024 Audi A5?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 7 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Audi A5. 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.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi A5 2024.
- 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.