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Audi Q4 E-Tron BEV Safety
NHTSA safety across every Audi Q4 E-Tron BEV model year we cover.
Across the 1 model year of the Audi Q4 E-Tron BEV we cover (2026 to 2026), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2026 at 91 on the NHTSA Safety Index. No recalls are on record across those years.
The 2026 Audi Q4 E-Tron is a fully electric compact luxury SUV targeting buyers who want premium refinement alongside zero-emission driving. Positioned against rivals like the BMW iX1 and Mercedes EQB, it occupies a sweet spot in the growing luxury EV segment, offering Audi's signature interior quality and all-wheel-drive capability in a practical, family-friendly package.
The 2026 Audi Q4 E-Tron registered no recalls and zero owner complaints with NHTSA. This represents a clean slate for a new model year, a noteworthy achievement, although early in its market lifecycle. Its overall NHTSA Safety Index of 91 out of 100 places the Q4 E-Tron in the Exceptional band. Individual crash-test results show a perfect 5 out of 5 for side-impact protection. Frontal and rollover assessments both returned 4 out of 5 stars. These are competitive scores and reflect a robust safety performance, particularly in side-impact scenarios, likely due to the structural benefits of its electric vehicle platform. Based on the published data, the 2026 Q4 E-Tron offers a strong safety profile.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the Q4 E-Tron for its polished, upscale cabin materials and composed, refined driving dynamics that feel distinctly Audi in character. Most find the ride comfort well-suited to daily commuting and longer trips alike. Some critics note that the infotainment layout requires a learning curve, but overall the consensus positions it as one of the more premium-feeling entries in the compact electric SUV space.
- The 2026 Q4 E-Tron earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 91 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band, which is one of the top tiers in our rating system.
- Its side-impact crash score is a perfect 5 out of 5, while frontal and rollover protection each score 4 out of 5, meaning occupant protection is strong but not a clean sweep across every test category.
- As of our coverage period, the 2026 model carries zero recalls, a notable achievement for any vehicle and especially meaningful for a next-generation EV platform.
- Owner complaints currently stand at zero across all categories we track, including crashes, fires, and injuries. Shoppers should treat this positively but also recognize that a low complaint count can reflect limited fleet time on the road, so monitoring NHTSA records as ownership data accumulates is a smart habit.