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Audi E-Tron S Sportback
NHTSA safety across every Audi E-Tron S Sportback model year we cover.
Across the 2 model years of the Audi E-Tron S Sportback we cover (2022 to 2023), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2023 at 92 on the NHTSA Safety Index, and the lowest is the 2022 at 89. No recalls are on record across those years.
The Audi E-Tron S Sportback is a performance-oriented all-electric luxury SUV coupe aimed at buyers who want serious driving dynamics alongside premium refinement. Sitting at the top of Audi's E-Tron lineup for the 2022 and 2023 model years, it targets affluent, safety-conscious drivers who expect their vehicle to deliver on both prestige and protection. Its sloping roofline and tri-motor setup set it apart in an increasingly competitive EV segment.
The Audi E-Tron S Sportback earns a best NHTSA Safety Index of 92 out of 100 for the 2023 model year, placing it firmly in Exceptional territory by our rating bands. That is a strong headline number for any luxury SUV, and it reflects well on Audi's structural and passive-safety engineering for this platform. The rollover rating is a perfect 5 out of 5 stars, a meaningful result for a tall-bodied SUV and one that speaks to the stabilizing effect of the low-mounted battery pack common to purpose-built EV platforms. Frontal crash performance comes in at 4 out of 5 stars, which is solid but not class-leading, and shoppers should note that side-impact star ratings were not reported across our covered years, leaving a gap in the full crash-test picture. What stands out just as sharply is what is absent from the record. Across both the 2022 and 2023 model years, the E-Tron S Sportback carries zero recalls and zero owner complaints in the NHTSA database. No reported crashes, no fires, no injuries, no deaths. That kind of clean sheet is genuinely rare and worth acknowledging, even with the caveat that NHTSA complaints are unverified allegations and low complaint volume can sometimes reflect low sales numbers rather than flawless execution. On balance, the safety picture here is one of the strongest we have seen in this segment.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the E-Tron S Sportback as a polished and capable luxury EV that prioritizes ride refinement and premium interior quality. They tend to praise its composed handling and strong real-world performance, while noting that range and efficiency trail some rivals. Overall, professional assessments position it as a compelling choice for buyers who value comfort and brand prestige alongside electrification.
- The 2023 model year earns a 92 out of 100 NHTSA Safety Index, rated Exceptional, making it one of the stronger performers in the luxury electric SUV segment by federal safety measures.
- Rollover protection is rated a perfect 5 out of 5 stars, likely aided by the low center of gravity created by the floor-mounted battery pack, a structural advantage inherent to purpose-built EV platforms.
- Side-impact star ratings are not reported for either the 2022 or 2023 model year in our covered data, which means shoppers do not have a complete crash-test picture and should factor that gap into their evaluation.
- Zero recalls and zero NHTSA owner complaints across both covered model years is a notably clean safety record, though buyers should keep in mind that low complaint counts can reflect limited sales volume and that all NHTSA complaints are unverified allegations.