NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Audi E-Tron S Sportback Safety Ratings
The 2022 Audi E-Tron S Sportback scores 89 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), 0 recalls, and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2022 Audi E-Tron S Sportback shows a notably clean safety profile. No NHTSA recalls are on file for this model year. It earned a perfect defect-record sub-score and a 5 out of 5-star rollover rating. The vehicle achieved a NHTSA Safety Index of 89/100, placing it in the Strong band.
The 2022 Audi E-Tron S Sportback received a 5-star NHTSA rollover rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 89/100, sourced from federal NHTSA crash-test and recall data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 135 SUVs from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Audi E-Tron S Sportback ranks 44 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- families prioritizing rollover safety
| NHTSA Safety Index | 89 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 9.2% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 44 of 135 SUVs tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Audi E-Tron S Sportback?
The 2022 Audi E-Tron S Sportback achieves an 89/100 Strong Index, distinguished by a perfect 20 out of 20 defect-record sub-score and an absence of recalls. Its crash-protection sub-score stands at 62.2 out of 70. This figure is supported by a 5-star rollover rating and a 9 percent rollover risk, a low probability for its SUV class. The vehicle also earned a 4-star frontal crash rating. For avoidance technology, the E-Tron S Sportback scored 7 out of 10; forward collision warning and electronic stability control are standard, but lane departure warning is not included in this model year's configuration. No prior-year Safety Index is on record for comparison, yet the 2022 model presents a strong safety profile based on its federal data, with no active safety-related defect actions.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Audi E-Tron S Sportback perform in crash tests?
The 2022 Audi E-Tron S Sportback distinguished itself in rollover protection, earning a 5-star rating from NHTSA. Its rollover risk was assessed at a low 9 percent, and it registered "No Tip" in the dynamic tip-test. However, its frontal crash protection received a 4-star rating. Notably, NHTSA did not publish overall or side crash ratings for the E-Tron S Sportback, indicating those evaluations were not completed.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16566
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Audi E-Tron S Sportback have any recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2022 Audi E-Tron S Sportback. NHTSA records show zero recall actions for this specific model year, meaning no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories have been issued. Shoppers should still run a VIN check, as records can be updated at any time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Audi E-Tron S Sportback?
NHTSA records zero owner complaints for the 2022 Audi E-Tron S Sportback, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths on file. There are no top complaint components to flag. Any future submissions would represent unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Audi E-Tron S Sportback?
Shoppers considering this 4-year-old vehicle should run a VIN lookup at NHTSA.gov to confirm no new recall campaigns have been opened since original publication of this data. Verify that any remedy work shown has been completed before purchase.
- The 2022 E-Tron S Sportback carries zero NHTSA recalls, contributing directly to a perfect 20/20 defect-record sub-score within the 89/100 Safety Index.
- NHTSA awarded this model year a 5-star rollover rating with a 9 percent rollover risk and a No Tip result on the dynamic test, the strongest single star figure in its NCAP profile.
- Lane departure warning is absent as standard equipment on this model year, which is the primary factor limiting the avoidance-tech sub-score to 7 out of 10 rather than a higher value.
- The overall and side NHTSA star ratings are not rated for this model year, meaning those specific crash evaluations were not completed; the absence of a rating should not be interpreted as a pass or a failure.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Audi E-Tron S Sportback places
The 2022 Audi E-Tron S Sportback qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Audi E-Tron S Sportback safety questions
Was the 2022 Audi E-Tron S Sportback crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Audi E-Tron S Sportback, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 89 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2022 Audi E-Tron S Sportback crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Audi E-Tron S Sportback earned 4 out of 5 stars for frontal and 5 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 9.2%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 Audi E-Tron S Sportback have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Audi E-Tron S Sportback as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Audi E-Tron S Sportback?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Audi E-Tron S Sportback. 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.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Tesla Model Y 5-Seat | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Infiniti Qx55 | 99/100 | not rated | 1 |
| 2022 Buick Encore GX | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Buick Envision | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Nissan Murano | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Buick Enclave | 94/100 | 4 of 5 | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 16566), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi E-Tron S Sportback 2022.
- 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 44 of 135 in the SUV class for 2022.
- 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.