NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2026 Audi Q7 Mhev
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The 2026 Audi Q7 MHEV is a three-row luxury SUV competing in one of the most contested premium segments in the American market. Blending mild-hybrid efficiency with Audi's signature all-wheel-drive capability, it targets affluent families who want genuine passenger space, refined road manners, and the reassurance of a well-engineered German platform. This is a flagship-adjacent offering with a lot riding on its safety credentials.
The 2026 Audi Q7 Mhev earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 91 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
Reviewers generally regard the Q7 as one of the more polished entries in the three-row luxury SUV segment, praising its composed ride, well-constructed interior materials, and intuitive technology interface. Driving dynamics are described as confident and planted for a vehicle of its size. Cabin refinement and front-seat comfort earn consistent praise, though some reviewers note the third row is better suited to children than adults.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 21025
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.