NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2023 Audi A7 Safety Ratings
The 2023 Audi A7 scores 99 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), 1 recall, and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
For the 2023 model year, the Audi A7 presents a federal safety profile among the strongest in the dataset, earning a NHTSA Safety Index of 99/100 and placing it in the Exceptional band. Its crash-protection scores are perfect, and it achieved full marks for avoidance technology. The record shows zero owner complaints.
The 2023 Audi A7 earned a NHTSA Safety Index of 99/100 based exclusively on NHTSA crash-test, recall, and complaint data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 92 Sedans from 2023 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2023 Audi A7 ranks 8 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 99 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 0% |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 8 of 92 Sedans tested for 2023 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Audi A7?
The 2023 Audi A7 represents a meaningful step forward even from an already strong prior year. The Safety Index climbed 8 points, from 91/100 in the 2022 model year to 99/100 in 2023, both within the Exceptional band but the 2023 result sitting at the near-ceiling of the scale. The index breakdown tells a precise story: crash protection reached the maximum 70 out of 70 points, avoidance technology scored a perfect 10 out of 10 reflecting standard fitment of forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control, and the defect record contributed 19 out of a possible 20 points. That single-point deduction in the defect category corresponds to the one active recall, a camera-based back-over prevention issue covering a broad multi-year Audi range. The side-crash result of 5 stars is the only NCAP rating NHTSA conducted for this configuration, and it holds at the top of the scale. The complete absence of consumer complaints in the NHTSA database distinguishes this model year from many competitors and contributes directly to the near-perfect index score.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2023 Audi A7 perform in crash tests?
The 2023 Audi A7 achieved a 5-out-of-5-star rating in NHTSA's side-crash test, a standout result for the model year. The vehicle was not rated for overall, frontal, or rollover crash protection; NHTSA did not conduct these evaluations. These absent ratings do not indicate poor performance.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 18513
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Audi A7 have any recalls?
The 2023 Audi A7 carries one recall campaign: a back-over prevention issue involving the sensing system camera, issued by Volkswagen Group of America on behalf of Audi and covering certain 2019-2026 vehicles. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the available recall data for this campaign.
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 2023 Audi A7?
NHTSA records zero owner complaints for the 2023 Audi A7. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been alleged in consumer reports submitted to the agency. There are no top components to flag. This absence of unverified allegations is itself a notable data point for this model year.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Audi A7?
A significant safety concern for the 2023 Audi A7 is the recall issued for the back-over prevention camera. Prospective owners should verify, via NHTSA's VIN lookup tool, that the necessary remedy has been applied. The resolution status of this recall can vary depending on the vehicle's ownership history, and it is crucial that any open recall be addressed prior to purchase.
- The 2023 Audi A7 Safety Index of 99/100 is 8 points higher than the 2022 model year score of 91/100, driven by a perfect crash-protection sub-score of 70/70.
- NHTSA's NCAP program rated the 2023 A7 at 5 out of 5 stars in the side-crash test; overall, frontal, and rollover ratings were not conducted for this configuration and are not rated.
- One recall is active for this model year, targeting the back-over prevention sensing system camera across a broad 2019-2026 Audi vehicle range issued by Volkswagen Group of America.
- NHTSA records zero consumer complaints for the 2023 Audi A7, with no alleged crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported to the agency for this model year.
RANKINGSWhere the 2023 Audi A7 places
The 2023 Audi A7 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2023 Audi A7 safety questions
Was the 2023 Audi A7 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2023 Audi A7, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 99 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 2023 Audi A7 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2023 Audi A7 earned 5 out of 5 stars for side. Its measured rollover risk is 0%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2023 Audi A7 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2023 Audi A7. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Audi A7?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Audi A7. 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 A7 years
Rivals in Sedan (2023)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2023 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Nissan Maxima | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Tesla Model S Later Release | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 18513), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi A7 2023.
- 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 8 of 92 in the Sedan class for 2023.
- 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.