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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2026 Audi Q5 Sportback

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

0Recalls
1Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE AUDI Q5 SPORTBACK

The Audi Q5 Sportback is a sleek, coupe-styled compact luxury SUV targeting buyers who want premium German engineering with a sportier silhouette than the standard Q5. Sitting in one of the most competitive segments in the US market, it competes against rivals like the BMW X4 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, and appeals to style-conscious drivers who refuse to trade safety for aesthetics.

VERDICT

The 2026 Audi Q5 Sportback has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file, giving it a clean recall and complaint burden.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Q5 Sportback as one of the more polished and well-rounded entries in the compact luxury SUV coupe segment, praising its interior refinement, driving dynamics, and upscale feel. Most note that the sloping roofline trades some practicality for style, and that the premium price demands careful cross-shopping against strong segment rivals.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2026 Audi Q5 Sportback at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsEngine 1

Other Q5 Sportback years

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Audi Q5 Sportback 2026. Methodology · Disclosure