NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback Safety Ratings
The 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback scores 100 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), 0 recalls, and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback achieves a perfect 100 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index, placing it in the Exceptional band. The model year's safety record is pristine: a perfect defect record score, maximum avoidance-tech credit, and zero recalls on file contribute to the highest possible rating.
The 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback received a NHTSA Safety Index of 100/100 based exclusively on NHTSA crash-test, recall, and complaint data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 90 Sedans from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback ranks 1 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- families prioritizing rollover safety
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
| NHTSA Safety Index | 100 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 9.9% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 1 of 90 Sedans tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback?
The 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback holds the same 100/100 Exceptional Safety Index as the 2021 model year, meaning the score did not slip despite the vehicle entering a new model-year cycle. That consistency is itself meaningful: the perfect 20/20 defect record component reflects zero recalls and zero complaints filed with NHTSA for this specific year, a combination that is uncommon in the used-market segment. The crash-protection component contributes a full 70/70, anchored by the 5-star rollover rating and the 10 percent rollover risk figure. NHTSA did not rate frontal or side protection for this year, leaving those columns blank rather than scored, which is why the crash-protection points derive from the data that does exist rather than from absent ratings. The avoidance-tech component earns its maximum 10/10 because forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control are all standard equipment on this 2022 configuration. Taken together, the 2022 RS 5 Sportback's index is built on a genuinely clean federal record for this year, not on assumptions.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback perform in crash tests?
The 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback received a 5 out of 5 star rating from NHTSA for rollover protection. Its rollover risk was measured at 10 percent, with no dynamic tip recorded. NHTSA did not conduct overall, frontal, or side crash-test ratings for this model year. Therefore, no star scores exist for those specific dimensions. This lack of testing does not indicate a safety judgment in those categories.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16552
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback have any recalls?
The 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components have been flagged, no park-outside advisory exists, and no do-not-drive order has been issued for this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check directly with NHTSA to confirm no new campaign has been opened since the data was compiled.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback?
NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for the 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been alleged in consumer reports filed with the agency. There are no top complaint components to cite. All NHTSA complaint data represents unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback?
Because this is a 4-year-old vehicle now trading on the used market, the most important step is running the VIN through NHTSA's recall database before purchase. The 2022 RS 5 Sportback currently shows zero open recall campaigns, but VIN-level verification confirms whether any remedy work was completed or a new campaign has since been filed.
- The 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns, a distinction that directly drives its perfect 20/20 defect record component within the Safety Index.
- NHTSA awarded this specific model year a 5-out-of-5-star rollover rating with a 10 percent rollover risk and no dynamic tip result, making rollover the only crash-test dimension rated for this year.
- Overall, frontal, and side crash-test ratings were not conducted by NHTSA for the 2022 RS 5 Sportback; shoppers should understand those columns are untested, not failed.
- Zero consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year, meaning no unverified allegations of crashes, fires, injuries, or component failures appear in the federal database.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback places
The 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback safety questions
Was the 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 100 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 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback earned 5 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 9.9%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback 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 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback. 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 RS 5 Sportback years
Rivals in Sedan (2022)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Audi S5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Infiniti Q50 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Audi A4 Allroad | 99/100 | not rated | 1 |
| 2022 Audi S4 | 99/100 | not rated | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 16552), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi RS 5 Sportback 2022.
- 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 1 of 90 in the Sedan class for 2022.
- 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.