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Audi All-New Q5 Safety
NHTSA safety across every Audi All-New Q5 model year we cover.
Across the 1 model year of the Audi All-New Q5 we cover (2025 to 2025), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. No recalls are on record across those years.
The 2025 Audi Q5 is a fully redesigned compact luxury SUV competing in one of the most hotly contested segments in the American market. Positioned squarely against the BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC, and Genesis GV70, it targets affluent buyers who want a polished, tech-forward daily driver with European pedigree. This generation arrives as a clean-sheet redesign, raising expectations across the board.
For the 2025 model year, the Audi Q5 enters the market without federal crash-test validation. NHTSA has not yet published star ratings for this redesigned model, leaving a significant gap in its safety profile. Consequently, no Safety Index score can be assigned, nor can its crash performance be compared against segment rivals using government data. This absence of testing is not uncommon for a new model in its debut year, but it presents an important consideration for prospective buyers. On the record, the 2025 Q5 shows zero NHTSA recalls and zero owner complaints within our data window. Federal databases also report no crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities for this specific model year. While an early clean sheet is encouraging, it most likely reflects the model's recent introduction rather than a fully established safety history. The 2025 Audi Q5 currently lacks the independent crash data essential for a comprehensive safety assessment. Until NHTSA and IIHS publish their test results, the safety picture for this vehicle remains incomplete. Buyers should monitor future test data before making a purchasing decision.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the 2025 Q5 for its significantly elevated cabin refinement, premium materials, and composed, confident driving dynamics compared to the outgoing generation. Technology integration and interior comfort draw consistent approval. Some reviewers note the competitive pricing pressure in the segment, while most agree the redesign meaningfully advances the Q5's case as a well-rounded luxury compact SUV.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2025 Q5 as of our coverage window. There are no federal star ratings available, so shoppers cannot yet compare its structural safety performance against rivals like the BMW X3 or Mercedes-Benz GLC using government data.
- The 2025 Q5 has zero NHTSA recalls on record. While encouraging, this almost certainly reflects how recently the redesigned model entered the market rather than a long-term pattern, and recall history should be monitored as the fleet ages.
- There are zero owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Q5, including no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities. Again, early fleet age likely explains the absence of data more than anything else.
- Because this is a clean-sheet redesign, buyers should specifically check whether IIHS has published independent crash and headlight ratings before finalizing a purchase. IIHS results often arrive before or alongside NHTSA testing and can fill the current safety-data gap meaningfully.