NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The Audi Q4 E-Tron is a compact all-electric SUV positioned squarely in the premium EV crossover segment, competing against rivals like the Tesla Model Y and BMW iX1. Aimed at tech-forward buyers who want Audi's cabin refinement without stepping up to a larger platform, it blends a practical five-passenger footprint with fully electric power. It is a serious everyday choice for safety-conscious premium shoppers.
The 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 90 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. It has 1 recall on record, reflected in the score.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
Reviewers generally regard the Q4 E-Tron as one of the more polished entries in the compact premium EV crossover space, praising its interior quality and composed driving character. Most acknowledge it as a mature, well-rounded option rather than a segment-leader in any single dimension, with the cabin experience and overall refinement drawing the most consistent praise.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20608
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY25V125000
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the OCDC, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93CJ. Audi's number for this recall is 93FR.
Reported 2025-02-28
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
3 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.