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NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2023 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

1Recalls
0Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE AUDI Q4 SPORTBACK E-TRON

The Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron is a sleek, fastback-roofed electric compact SUV slotting into the increasingly competitive premium EV crossover segment. Aimed at tech-forward buyers who want Audi refinement with zero-emission credentials, it competes against vehicles like the BMW iX3 and Genesis GV60. The Sportback variant adds a coupe-like silhouette that distinguishes it from the standard Q4 E-Tron's more upright profile.

VERDICT

The 2023 Audi Q4 Sportback 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.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Q4 Sportback E-Tron as one of the more polished and driver-focused entries in the premium compact EV crossover class, praising its interior quality and composed driving character. Most note that the Sportback roofline trades some rear headroom for styling, and opinions on its value relative to non-luxury EV alternatives tend to be mixed.

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NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 11.3%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 18527

Index breakdown

Crash protection61/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record19/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: StandardStability control: Standard

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

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 // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths

Other Q4 Sportback E-Tron years

Rivals in SUV (2023)

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Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 18527), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron 2023. Class rank 37 of 139 in SUV 2023. Methodology · Disclosure