NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2023 Audi E-Tron S Sportback Safety Ratings
The 2023 Audi E-Tron S Sportback scores 92 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), 0 recalls, and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2023 Audi E-Tron S Sportback achieves an exceptional safety profile, earning a NHTSA Safety Index of 92/100. This places it in our highest performance band, a standing supported by an unblemished defect record score. Uniquely for this model year, no recalls have been issued, and zero owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA. Every metric we track indicates a robust safety performance for the 2023 E-Tron S Sportback.
The 2023 Audi E-Tron S Sportback earned a 5-star NHTSA rollover rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 92/100, sourced from NHTSA crash-test, recall, and complaint data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 139 SUVs from 2023 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2023 Audi E-Tron S Sportback ranks 22 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 92 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 9.2% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 22 of 139 SUVs tested for 2023 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Audi E-Tron S Sportback?
The 2023 model year represents a meaningful step forward for the E-Tron S Sportback in MotorCaliber's tracking. The Safety Index climbed to 92/100, an Exceptional rating, up from 89/100 in the 2022 model year, which sat in the Strong band. That three-point gain reflects a cleaner defect record and, critically, a zero-recall outcome for the 2023 production run. The Index breakdown tells a precise story: crash protection contributed 62.2 out of a possible 70 points, avoidance technology scored a full 10 out of 10 thanks to forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control all being standard equipment, and the defect record earned a perfect 20 out of 20. The rollover category is a particular highlight, with a 5-star NHTSA rating and a 9 percent rollover risk probability. The frontal rating of 4 stars is solid, while the side and overall NHTSA scores remain not rated, leaving some crash-test picture incomplete. Still, the combination of no recalls and no reported complaints makes the 2023 year-specific record unusually clean.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2023 Audi E-Tron S Sportback perform in crash tests?
The 2023 Audi E-Tron S Sportback achieves NHTSA's highest rollover rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This strong performance is supported by a low 9 percent rollover risk and a "No Tip" result in the dynamic tip test. In frontal crash protection, the E-Tron S Sportback earned 4 out of 5 stars. However, NHTSA has not published ratings for side crash protection or an overall safety score for this model year.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 18521
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Audi E-Tron S Sportback have any recalls?
The 2023 Audi E-Tron S Sportback has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No park-outside advisories, no do-not-drive orders, and no remedy campaigns of any kind are associated with this model year. That clean record directly contributes to a perfect 20 out of 20 defect record score within the Safety Index.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Audi E-Tron S Sportback?
NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for the 2023 Audi E-Tron S Sportback. There are no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities on file. No component areas have been flagged through unverified consumer allegations at this time.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Audi E-Tron S Sportback?
A critical safety advisory for the 2023 E-Tron S Sportback: Shoppers must run the vehicle's VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup tool. Recall campaigns can be added post-production; only VIN-level verification confirms a specific vehicle is free of open remedies.
- The 2023 model year Safety Index of 92/100 Exceptional is a three-point improvement over the 2022 model year score of 89/100 Strong, driven by a perfect defect record score of 20/20.
- NHTSA recorded zero recall campaigns for the 2023 E-Tron S Sportback, one of the cleaner defect records in this vehicle segment for that production year.
- The 2023 rollover rating of 5 stars with a 9 percent risk probability and a No Tip dynamic result is the strongest single crash-test data point available for this model year.
- Side crash protection and the overall NHTSA star rating are not rated for the 2023 model year, meaning shoppers do not have a complete NHTSA crash-test picture for every impact scenario.
RANKINGSWhere the 2023 Audi E-Tron S Sportback places
The 2023 Audi E-Tron S Sportback qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2023 Audi E-Tron S Sportback safety questions
Was the 2023 Audi E-Tron S Sportback crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2023 Audi E-Tron S Sportback, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 92 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 E-Tron S Sportback crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2023 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 2023 Audi E-Tron S Sportback have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 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 2023 Audi E-Tron S Sportback?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Audi E-Tron S Sportback. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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Other E-Tron S Sportback years
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|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Tesla Model X Later Release | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y Later Release | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y Rwd Early Release | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y Rwd Later Release | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Buick Envision | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 2023 Lexus Rz 450e | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 18521), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi E-Tron S Sportback 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 22 of 139 in the SUV 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.