NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Audi A6 Allroad Safety Ratings
The 2024 Audi A6 Allroad scores 94 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 1 recall, and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2024 Audi A6 Allroad earns an overall 5-star rating from NHTSA, contributing to its NHTSA Safety Index of 94/100, which positions it in the Exceptional band. The model year has a clear record with zero owner complaints filed. One recall has been issued concerning back-over camera sensing.
The 2024 Audi A6 Allroad received a 5-star overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 94/100 based on 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 A6 Allroad ranks 31 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 94 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 8.9% |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 31 of 91 Sedans tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Audi A6 Allroad?
A Safety Index of 94 out of 100 places the 2024 Audi A6 Allroad firmly in the Exceptional band, a direct carryover from the 2023 model year. This consistent performance reflects an absence of new recall exposure or improvements in its defect record. The crash protection score of 65 out of a possible 70 points is anchored by the 5 out of 5-star overall NHTSA rating. Side impact and rollover tests each returned 5 out of 5 stars, with the 4 out of 5-star frontal crash result being the sole limitation within this category. The vehicle’s avoidance technology earned a full 10 out of 10 points, attributed to standard equipment including forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control. The defect record contributed 19 out of 20 points, a score influenced by a single recall concerning the back-over camera. This recall was part of a broader, multi-model, multi-year Volkswagen Group campaign, indicating it was not a defect specific to the 2024 A6 Allroad's engineering. This model year shows zero owner complaints on record.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Audi A6 Allroad perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Audi A6 Allroad received an overall 5-star safety rating from NHTSA. While it secured 5 out of 5 stars for both side impact and rollover protection, its frontal crash protection was rated at 4 out of 5 stars. The vehicle demonstrated a 9 percent rollover risk, with no dynamic tip recorded during testing.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19490
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Audi A6 Allroad have any recalls?
The 2024 Audi A6 Allroad carries one recall campaign: a back-over prevention issue involving the sensing system camera, issued by Volkswagen Group of America covering certain 2019-2026 vehicles across multiple models. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is noted for this campaign. Shoppers should verify remedy completion by VIN through NHTSA.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA25V900000
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
Reported 2025-12-19
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Audi A6 Allroad?
NHTSA records zero owner complaints for the 2024 Audi A6 Allroad. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been alleged in unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA for this model year. There are no top complaint components to report at this time.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Audi A6 Allroad?
The 2024 Audi A6 Allroad faces a significant safety concern with an open recall related to its back-over prevention camera. Prospective buyers should verify that this recall has been addressed by running the vehicle's VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup tool, as authorized dealerships typically perform such remedies at no cost.
- The 2024 model year holds a 94/100 Safety Index in the Exceptional band, identical to the 2023 score, meaning no safety-data improvement or deterioration occurred year over year.
- NHTSA's frontal crash test returned 4 stars for this model year, the single category below the otherwise perfect 5-star sweep across overall, side, and rollover ratings.
- One recall is on record for this model year: a back-over prevention sensing system camera campaign from Volkswagen Group of America covering a wide range of 2019-2026 vehicles, not a fault isolated to the 2024 A6 Allroad alone.
- Zero NHTSA owner complaints are filed for this model year, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities in unverified consumer submissions, which is an unusually clean complaint record for a vehicle in active use.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Audi A6 Allroad places
The 2024 Audi A6 Allroad qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Audi A6 Allroad safety questions
Was the 2024 Audi A6 Allroad crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Audi A6 Allroad, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 94 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 A6 Allroad crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 Audi A6 Allroad 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 8.9%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2024 Audi A6 Allroad have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2024 Audi A6 Allroad. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Audi A6 Allroad?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Audi A6 Allroad. 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 A6 Allroad 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 19490), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi A6 Allroad 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 31 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.