NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback Safety Ratings
The 2024 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 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback achieves an exceptional NHTSA Safety Index of 100 out of 100. This model year shows no recalls issued by federal authorities, and zero owner complaints are currently on file with NHTSA. The available safety data indicates a perfect defect record.
The 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback receives a 5-out-of-5-star NHTSA rollover rating and zero recalls on the federal NHTSA record.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 91 Sedans from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback ranks 2 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| 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 | 2 of 91 Sedans tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback?
The 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback holds a NHTSA Safety Index of 100/100, matching the 2023 model year exactly and sustaining back-to-back Exceptional ratings. What distinguishes this specific model year is not a dramatic shift in the index but rather the completeness of its perfect score across all three component pillars: crash protection at 70 out of 70, avoidance technology at 10 out of 10, and defect record at 20 out of 20. The defect record pillar is particularly notable here because it reflects zero recalls and zero complaints for this production year, a combination that is uncommon even among high-scoring vehicles. NHTSA did not conduct a full NCAP program evaluation for this body style, so the crash protection score is built on the data that does exist, including the 5-star rollover result and the presence of standard forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control. The absence of a broader crash-test program means some dimensions of occupant protection remain uncharacterized by federal testing, which is worth acknowledging honestly alongside the otherwise clean record this model year carries.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback demonstrates commendable rollover resistance. In NHTSA's testing, the vehicle achieved 5 out of 5 stars, with a low 10 percent rollover risk and a "No Tip" result in the dynamic test. However, NHTSA did not subject this model to its full NCAP crash-test program; consequently, overall, frontal, and side impact star ratings are not available.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19489
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback have any recalls?
The 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no components flagged, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive orders associated with this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check, as campaigns can be added at any time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback?
NHTSA has zero owner complaints on file for the 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback. No components have been flagged, and there are no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths associated with this model year. All consumer complaint data from NHTSA represents unverified allegations.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback?
A clean recall record is present for this 2-year-old vehicle at this time. However, recall campaigns can be opened well after initial sale. Prospective owners should run the vehicle's VIN through NHTSA's recall database before purchase to confirm no new campaigns have been added and that any future remedy has been completed.
- The 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns, a distinction specific to this model year that contributes directly to its perfect 20/20 defect record score.
- NHTSA did not complete a full NCAP evaluation for this model year, leaving overall, frontal, and side star ratings as not rated. The only crash-test result on file is a 5-out-of-5-star rollover rating with a 10 percent rollover risk.
- The 2024 Safety Index of 100/100 matches the 2023 result exactly, meaning this model year maintained rather than improved or declined from the prior year's Exceptional standing.
- All three standard crash-avoidance technologies tracked by NHTSA, including forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control, are listed as standard equipment on this model year.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback places
The 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback safety questions
Was the 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 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 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 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 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 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 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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Other RS 5 Sportback years
Rivals in Sedan (2024)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Audi A4 Allroad | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Hyundai Elantra N | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Infiniti Q50 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19489), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi RS 5 Sportback 2024.
- 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 2 of 91 in the Sedan class for 2024.
- 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.