NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2023 Audi Q7 Safety Ratings
The 2023 Audi Q7 scores 88 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 3 recalls, and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
No owner complaints have been registered for the 2023 Audi Q7, a notable data point for any vehicle. While three active recall campaigns are on record, the model achieves a NHTSA Safety Index of 88/100, positioning it within the Strong safety band. Its crash-test performance, as assessed by NHTSA, is excellent across the board. The 2023 Q7 presents a well-supported safety profile based on its federal data.
The 2023 Audi Q7 received an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 88/100, derived entirely from NHTSA crash, recall, and complaint data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 139 SUVs from 2023 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2023 Audi Q7 ranks 53 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 88 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 15.5% |
| Recalls on file | 3 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 53 of 139 SUVs tested for 2023 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Audi Q7?
The 2023 Audi Q7 represents a notable step forward in MotorCaliber's scoring, climbing eight points to 88/100 from the 2022 model year's 80/100, while both years remain in the Strong band. The gain is driven primarily by a strong crash-protection sub-score of 61 out of 70 and a perfect avoidance-tech score of 10 out of 10, reflecting standard fitment of forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control across the lineup. The defect record sub-score of 17 out of 20 is solid but acknowledges the three active recall campaigns. The air bag side-window recall specific to 2023-2024 Q7 and related models is the most year-targeted of the three campaigns and deserves particular scrutiny from prospective buyers. The absence of any filed owner complaints is a meaningful data point, though it should be read as an absence of reports rather than a guarantee of perfection. Taken together, the 2023 model year's numbers paint a picture of strong passive and active safety infrastructure tempered by open recall work that must be resolved.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2023 Audi Q7 perform in crash tests?
The 2023 Audi Q7 earned an overall 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA. Side impact protection received a 5-star rating. Frontal crash protection was rated at 4 out of 5 stars. The rollover risk, measured at 16 percent, is accompanied by a positive dynamic tip-test result showing no tip, a noteworthy outcome for an SUV of its stature.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 18533
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Audi Q7 have any recalls?
Three recall campaigns cover the 2023 Q7. One addresses a driver-side seat side air bag concern. A second involves the front passenger occupant classification sensor, which affects air bag deployment logic. A third, spanning 2019-2026 Volkswagen Group vehicles, targets the back-over prevention camera sensing system. No do-not-drive or park-outside directive appears in the data for this model year.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA25V900000
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
Reported 2025-12-19
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
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW23V868000
Risk: An improperly mounted air bag may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GA.
Reported 2023-12-20
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Audi Q7?
NHTSA records zero owner complaints for the 2023 Audi Q7 at this time. No crash, fire, injury, or death allegations have been filed. There are no top components flagged and no recent reports on record. All complaint data, when and if submitted, would represent unverified consumer allegations only.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Audi Q7?
The 2023 Audi Q7 has been subject to three recall campaigns, a notable point for prospective owners. All three campaigns, addressing issues with the side airbag and back-over camera, require VIN-specific verification. Before any transaction, prospective buyers should use NHTSA's recall lookup tool to confirm the status of these repairs. Written confirmation that all open campaigns have been remedied is advised.
- The 2023 Q7 carries a recall specific to 2023-2024 model years covering the driver-side seat side air bag, making VIN-level remedy verification essential for this exact model year.
- The Safety Index rose eight points versus the 2022 Q7, reaching 88/100, with a perfect avoidance-technology sub-score of 10/10 reflecting standard forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control.
- NHTSA recorded zero owner complaints for the 2023 Q7, meaning no crash, fire, injury, or death allegations appear in the federal database at this time.
- The rollover star rating of 4 out of 5 and a 16 percent rollover risk figure, combined with a no-tip dynamic result, give buyers specific, year-tested data on one of the most relevant risk categories for a three-row SUV.
RANKINGSWhere the 2023 Audi Q7 places
The 2023 Audi Q7 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2023 Audi Q7 safety questions
Was the 2023 Audi Q7 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2023 Audi Q7, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 88 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2023 Audi Q7 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2023 Audi Q7 earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 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 15.5%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2023 Audi Q7 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 3 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Audi Q7. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Audi Q7?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Audi Q7. 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 Q7 years
Rivals in SUV (2023)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Tesla Model X Later Release | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y Later Release | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y Rwd Early Release | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y Rwd Later Release | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Buick Envision | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 2023 Lexus Rz 450e | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 18533), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi Q7 2023.
- 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 53 of 139 in the SUV class for 2023.
- 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.