NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron Safety Ratings
The 2022 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron scores 87 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 1 recall, and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2022 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron achieves a NHTSA Safety Index of 87 out of 100, placing it squarely in the Strong safety band. Its five-star overall NHTSA crash rating is supported by a clean record of owner complaints and a near-perfect defect score. This model year presents a compelling safety profile for potential buyers on the used market.
The 2022 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron received an overall five-star crash-test rating from NHTSA and a NHTSA Safety Index of 87 out of 100, sourced entirely from NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 135 SUVs from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron ranks 53 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 87 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 11.3% |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 53 of 135 SUVs tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron?
The 2022 model year marks the North American debut of the Q4 Sportback e-Tron, meaning no prior-year NHTSA Safety Index exists for direct comparison. Standing on its own, the 87 out of 100 Strong-band Index reflects a vehicle that performed well across all three scoring pillars. Crash protection contributed 61 of a possible 70 points, anchored by that five-star overall NHTSA rating and a clean No Tip result in dynamic rollover testing. The four-star frontal and four-star rollover scores are the only modest softening in an otherwise strong crash picture. Avoidance technology earned 7 of 10 points, with forward collision warning and electronic stability control both standard, though lane departure warning is absent, which limits the tech score. The defect record component delivered 19 of 20 points, reflecting the single gear-position-indication recall and zero owner complaints on file. That near-perfect defect score is a meaningful data point for a first-year model, where early production vehicles sometimes accumulate more scrutiny. The absence of any complaint filings is notable, though it may also reflect the relatively small ownership pool for a first-year EV variant.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron perform in crash tests?
The 2022 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron earned an overall five out of five stars from NHTSA. Its side-impact protection is particularly strong, achieving a full five-star rating. Frontal crash protection and rollover resistance each received four out of five stars. The computed rollover risk for this model is 11 percent, with dynamic testing concluding with a "No Tip" outcome.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16571
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron have any recalls?
One recall is on record for the 2022 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron. The campaign, issued by Volkswagen Group of America, covers a powertrain concern specifically the gear position indication, meaning the PRNDL display may not accurately reflect the actual gear selected. This recall spans 2022-2023 Q4 e-Tron and Q4 e-Tron Sportback vehicles. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is noted in the available data, but shoppers should verify remedy status by VIN.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)25V120000
Risk: Failure to display the gear position may result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the brake control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 14, 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 97H3. Audi's number for this recall is 454R.
Reported 2025-02-27
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron?
NHTSA records zero owner complaints for the 2022 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been alleged in reports submitted to the agency. There are no top complaint components to identify. All NHTSA complaint data represents unverified consumer allegations.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron?
The 2022 Q4 Sportback e-Tron has an open recall regarding its gear position indication. Before purchasing any used 2022 Q4 Sportback e-Tron, buyers should confirm that this recall has been remedied by checking the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup tool. No other open safety campaigns are currently on record for this model.
- The 2022 model year is the introductory year for the Q4 Sportback e-Tron in the United States, so no prior-year Safety Index exists for comparison, making the 87 out of 100 Strong-band score a standalone benchmark.
- One active recall targets the powertrain gear position indication system across 2022-2023 Q4 e-Tron variants, meaning used buyers must verify by VIN whether the remedy has been completed.
- NHTSA recorded zero owner complaints for this model year, with no alleged crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths in the federal database, an unusually clean complaint record for any vehicle.
- Lane departure warning is not standard on this model year, which is reflected in the avoidance technology sub-score of 7 out of 10, the one area where the safety profile falls short of its otherwise strong crash and defect performance.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron places
The 2022 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron safety questions
Was the 2022 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 87 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 Q4 Sportback E-Tron crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 11.3%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2022 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron. 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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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 16571), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron 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 53 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.