NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Audi Q5
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The Audi Q5 is a compact luxury SUV that has anchored Audi's lineup for well over a decade, targeting buyers who want a premium daily driver with genuine refinement. Slotting between entry-level crossovers and larger three-row haulers, the Q5 competes in one of the most contested segments in the market, appealing to professionals and families alike who expect both comfort and credibility.
The 2025 Audi Q5 earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 94 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Both frontal and side crash protection reached the full 5 stars. It has 1 recall on record, reflected in the score.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
Reviewers generally regard the Q5 as one of the more polished and well-rounded entries in the compact luxury SUV segment, praising its composed driving character, upscale interior execution, and broad feature set. Most professional assessments position it as a benchmark-level choice for buyers prioritizing refinement, though opinions on value relative to rivals tend to vary.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20611
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER26V266000
Risk: Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GT.
Reported 2026-04-24
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
35 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.