NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Audi Q5 Sportback Safety Ratings
The 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback scores 95 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 1 recall, and 19 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback presents one of the stronger safety profiles in its segment, earning an Exceptional band rating from MotorCaliber with a Safety Index of 95/100. This assessment is supported by a 5 out of 5 star overall crash rating from NHTSA. The vehicle's near-perfect defect record score also contributes to its high safety standing for the model year.
The 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback received a five-star overall crash-test rating from NHTSA and a NHTSA Safety Index of 95/100, sourced from NHTSA crash-test and recall data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 144 SUVs from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback ranks 7 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 95 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 16.4% |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 19 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 7 of 144 SUVs tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback?
The 2024 model year marks a meaningful step forward for the Q5 Sportback in MotorCaliber's scoring. The Safety Index rose from 90/100 in 2023 to 95/100 in 2024, a five-point gain within the already-high Exceptional band. That improvement is anchored by a crash protection sub-score of 66 out of 70 and a perfect avoidance technology score of 10/10, reflecting standard equipment for forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control across the lineup. The defect record sub-score of 19 out of 20 is consistent with a vehicle carrying only one recall campaign this model year, and that campaign targets a cylinder head cover issue shared across a multi-year production run rather than a defect unique to 2024 alone. The complaint picture is worth watching: 11 of the 19 unverified allegations point to the Forward Collision Avoidance system, the same technology that earns full marks in the avoidance-tech sub-score. That concentration does not change the Index, but it is a pattern prospective buyers should note. Overall, 2024 represents the highest Safety Index this vehicle has posted in the two years of data available here.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback perform in crash tests?
NHTSA awarded the 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback five stars overall, five stars in both the frontal and side disciplines, and four stars for rollover protection. The rollover risk is measured at 16 percent, and the dynamic tip test returned a No Tip result. The four-star rollover score is the only rating below the top mark.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19508
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback have any recalls?
One recall campaign covers the 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback. Volkswagen Group of America recalled certain 2022-2024 Q5 Quattro and Q5 Sportback Quattro vehicles for a cylinder head cover concern in the engine. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the available data for this campaign, but owners should verify remedy status by VIN.
ENGINE25V294000
Risk: The screws can loosen, allowing oil to leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the screws as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 15ZK.
Reported 2025-05-07
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback?
Nineteen unverified consumer allegations have been submitted to NHTSA for this model year. The most frequently reported component is Forward Collision Avoidance, cited in 11 of those allegations, followed by Service Brakes at 5, Tires at 3, Electrical System at 2, and Structure at 2. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged.
19 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback?
The 2024 Q5 Sportback carries a crucial safety advisory regarding its cylinder head cover. Prior to any purchase, VIN verification through NHTSA's recall database is essential to confirm that the necessary recall remedy has been completed. An unresolved recall remains the responsibility of the seller or dealer to address before the vehicle changes hands.
- The Safety Index climbed five points year over year, from 90/100 in 2023 to 95/100 in 2024, the highest recorded score for this vehicle in available data.
- One active recall covers a cylinder head cover concern in the engine, affecting 2022-2024 Q5 Quattro and Q5 Sportback Quattro vehicles - used buyers must verify VIN-level remedy completion.
- Eleven of 19 unverified NHTSA complaints for this model year allege issues with the Forward Collision Avoidance system, a concentration worth monitoring even though no injuries or crashes are alleged.
- The rollover sub-rating of four stars, combined with a 16 percent risk figure and a No Tip dynamic result, is the only area where this model year falls short of a perfect crash-test sweep.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback places
The 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Audi Q5 Sportback safety questions
Was the 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 95 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 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 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 16.4%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 19 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback. 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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| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness | 98/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Lexus Rz 450e | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Buick Encore GX | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 2 |
| 2024 Nissan Murano | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19508), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi Q5 Sportback 2024.
- 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 7 of 144 in the SUV class for 2024.
- 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.