NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Audi A7
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The Audi A7 is a sleek, fastback-styled luxury sedan competing in one of the most demanding segments in the market. Spanning the 2019 through 2025 model years in our coverage, it targets affluent buyers who want executive-class refinement without sacrificing a distinctly athletic silhouette. With its four-door coupe proportions and premium badge, the A7 positions itself squarely against rivals like the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo and Mercedes-Benz CLS.
The 2024 Audi A7 earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 99 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. It has 1 recall on record, reflected in the score.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
Reviewers generally praise the A7 for its distinctive fastback styling, upscale interior execution, and composed driving dynamics that set it apart from more conventional luxury sedans. Most acknowledge it as a strong all-around performer in its segment, though some note that its premium pricing and technology complexity can make the ownership experience demanding for buyers less comfortable with feature-dense German vehicles.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19494
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
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 // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.