NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Audi Q5 Safety Ratings
The 2024 Audi Q5 scores 92 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 4 recalls, and 19 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
A full five-star NHTSA overall rating and a perfect avoidance-tech score contribute to the 2024 Audi Q5's NHTSA Safety Index of 92/100, positioning it in the Exceptional band. This data indicates a strong safety profile for the model year within its segment.
The 2024 Audi Q5 received a NHTSA Safety Index of 92/100 and a five-star overall crash-test rating from NHTSA.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 144 SUVs from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Audi Q5 ranks 22 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 92 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 16.4% |
| Recalls on file | 4 |
| Owner complaints | 19 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 22 of 144 SUVs tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Audi Q5?
The 2024 model year marks a meaningful step forward for the Q5 in MotorCaliber's scoring framework. The Safety Index climbed from 87/100 in 2023, a Strong band result, to 92/100 in 2024, crossing into Exceptional territory, a five-point gain that reflects measurable improvement in the defect record sub-score and a sustained perfect score in crash-avoidance technology. The crash protection sub-score of 66 out of 70 anchors the index, supported by five-star frontal and side results from NHTSA. The one area that holds the overall star rating just below a clean sweep is rollover, where the Q5 earns four stars and a 16 percent risk figure, a result consistent with the physics of taller SUV bodies. Four active recall campaigns are the primary safety management task for this year. Two of the four involve the electrical and propulsion system, which is notable for a vehicle that includes PHEV variants in the affected population. The air bag occupant classification recall and the cylinder head cover campaign round out a recall slate that is not unusually large for a recent model year but does require attention. The forward collision avoidance complaint cluster, 11 of 19 total allegations, is worth monitoring, though all complaints remain unverified consumer reports and no injuries are alleged.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Audi Q5 perform in crash tests?
NHTSA awarded the 2024 Audi Q5 five stars overall, five stars in both the frontal and side crash tests, and four stars in rollover protection. The rollover risk is measured at 16 percent, and the dynamic tip test returned a No Tip result. No category is unrated.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19505
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Audi Q5 have any recalls?
Four recall campaigns cover this model year. Components involved include the cylinder head cover (engine), the high-voltage traction battery electrical system, the front passenger occupant classification sensor in the air bag system, and the onboard EV charging cable. No park-outside or do-not-drive order appears in the data, 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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY25V080000
Risk: A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software , free of charge. Volkswagen will monitor available online vehicle data and contact owners as necessary, to advise them not to charge the vehicle until the battery can be replaced. For vehicles in which online data is unavailable, owners are advised not to charge their batteries until the final remedy becomes available. Repairs will be performed fr
Reported 2025-02-12
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER24V251000
Risk: A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.
Reported 2024-04-03
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD23V842000
Risk: An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's num
Reported 2023-12-13
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Audi Q5?
Nineteen unverified consumer allegations have been filed with NHTSA for this model year. The most frequently alleged problem area is Forward Collision Avoidance, with 11 reported complaints, followed by Service Brakes at 5 and Tires at 3. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged in these reports.
19 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Audi Q5?
A critical point for any consumer considering the 2024 Q5 is its recall history. All four recall campaigns issued for this model year necessitate a VIN check through the NHTSA database. Shoppers must confirm in writing that each applicable campaign has been completed by an authorized dealer prior to purchase.
- The 2024 Q5 Safety Index rose five points year-over-year, moving from 87/100 in 2023 to 92/100, crossing from the Strong band into the Exceptional band for the first time in the recent model run.
- Four distinct recall campaigns are attached to this model year, covering the cylinder head cover, the high-voltage traction battery electrical system, the front passenger air bag occupant classification sensor, and the onboard EV charging cable.
- Eleven of the 19 unverified NHTSA complaints for this model year target the Forward Collision Avoidance system specifically, making it the single most-reported component by a wide margin, though no injuries or crashes are alleged in those reports.
- The rollover sub-rating of four out of five stars, with a 16 percent risk figure and a No Tip dynamic result, is the only category that prevents a clean five-star sweep across all NHTSA test dimensions for this model year.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Audi Q5 places
The 2024 Audi Q5 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Audi Q5 safety questions
Was the 2024 Audi Q5 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Audi Q5, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 92 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 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 Audi Q5 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 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 4 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Audi Q5. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Audi Q5?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 19 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Audi Q5. 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.
Other Q5 years
Rivals in SUV (2024)
| 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 19505), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi Q5 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 22 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.