NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2026 Audi Q5 Safety Record
The 2026 Audi Q5 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2026 Audi Q5 currently has no federal crash-test data available, leaving its safety performance unrated by NHTSA. This model year carries neither a computed Safety Index score nor any star ratings. The vehicle's record does indicate a Clean recall-and-complaint burden band, with zero open recall campaigns reported. A single unverified consumer complaint is on file. While this combination reflects a minimal documented burden at this stage of the vehicle's lifecycle, the absence of crash-test results precludes any definitive conclusion on its crash-safety from NHTSA figures alone.
The 2026 Audi Q5 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recall campaigns, and holds a Clean recall-and-complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2026 Audi Q5?
The 2026 Audi Q5 enters the federal record with a Clean burden band, meaning its combined recall and complaint load falls in the lowest tier tracked in this data set. Zero recall campaigns and a single unverified engine-related complaint represent a minimal documented footprint. Because the vehicle is new to market, the complaint record is still early-stage and may grow. NHTSA has not crash-tested this model year, so no Safety Index exists for 2026. Shoppers who want a tested-year reference point can note that sibling model years 2022 through 2025 each carry a Safety Index, with 2025 scoring 94 and 2024 scoring 92, but those figures belong to those years and cannot be transferred to 2026.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2026 Audi Q5 have any recalls?
The 2026 Audi Q5 has zero NHTSA recall campaigns on file. No recall components are listed, and no park-outside or do-not-drive guidance has been issued for this model year under any active campaign.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2026 Audi Q5?
One complaint has been reported to NHTSA for the 2026 Audi Q5, citing the Engine as the affected component. This is an unverified consumer allegation and has not been confirmed as a defect by NHTSA or Audi.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2026 Audi Q5?
Any buyer considering a used 2026 Audi Q5 should run the vehicle's VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm no open recall campaigns have been issued after this record was compiled.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2026 Audi Q5, so no Safety Index or star ratings exist for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2026 Audi Q5, and no park-outside or do-not-drive guidance has been issued.
- One unverified consumer complaint citing the Engine has been reported to NHTSA for this model year; it is an allegation only and has not been confirmed as a defect.
- Tested sibling years 2022 through 2025 each carry a Safety Index score, but those results belong to those model years and do not apply to the untested 2026 model year.
FAQ2026 Audi Q5 safety questions
Was the 2026 Audi Q5 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2026 Audi Q5 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2026 Audi Q5 as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2026 Audi Q5?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2026 Audi Q5. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi Q5 2026.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- 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.