NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2026 Audi A5 Safety Record
The 2026 Audi A5 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2026 Audi A5, so it carries no Safety Index and no star ratings from the federal program. What the record does show is a Clean recall-and-complaint burden band, zero open recall campaigns, and zero owner complaints filed with NHTSA. That picture reflects an absence of documented federal safety actions for this model year, but the absence of a crash-test score means no structural or occupant-protection grade exists to evaluate.
The 2026 Audi A5 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recall campaigns, and holds a Clean recall-and-complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety 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 | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2026 Audi A5?
The 2026 Audi A5 enters the NHTSA record with a Clean burden band, meaning the combination of recall campaigns and owner complaints on file for this specific model year produces no elevated safety-action signal in the federal dataset. Zero recalls means no components have been formally identified by a manufacturer or NHTSA as presenting an unreasonable safety risk requiring a remedy for this year. Zero complaints means no consumer allegations have reached the NHTSA database for any system or component. The Clean band is a snapshot of documented federal activity and should not be read as a crash-safety grade. No tested sibling years for this model are available in the data we cover to provide a structural or occupant-protection reference point.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2026 Audi A5 have any recalls?
NHTSA records zero recall campaigns for the 2026 Audi A5. No recall components are on file, and no park-outside or do-not-drive guidance has been issued by NHTSA for this model year. Shoppers should confirm the status of their individual VIN at nhtsa.gov, as recall filings can be added at any time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2026 Audi A5?
NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for the 2026 Audi A5. No components have been flagged, and no crash, fire, injury, or death allegations have been reported to the federal database. Complaints filed with NHTSA are unverified consumer allegations and do not constitute established findings.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2026 Audi A5?
Any shopper considering a used 2026 Audi A5 should run the vehicle's VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov before purchase, because recall status is tied to the individual VIN and new campaigns can be filed after a vehicle changes hands.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2026 Audi A5, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year to evaluate structural or occupant-protection performance.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Audi A5, meaning no manufacturer or federal safety action requiring a remedy has been recorded for this specific model year.
- Zero owner complaints have been submitted to NHTSA for the 2026 Audi A5, leaving no component-level unverified allegations in the federal database for this model year.
- Recall filings can be added to any model year at any time after a vehicle enters the market, so confirming open-recall status by VIN at nhtsa.gov is the appropriate step for any individual vehicle.
FAQ2026 Audi A5 safety questions
Was the 2026 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 0 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2026 Audi A5 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2026 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 2026 Audi A5?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2026 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 2026.
- 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.