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Audi RS 5 Safety
NHTSA safety across every Audi RS 5 model year we cover.
Across the 4 model years of the Audi RS 5 we cover (2021 to 2024), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. No recalls are on record across those years.
The Audi RS 5 is a high-performance luxury sport coupe or Sportback that sits at the top of Audi's A5 lineup, aimed at driving enthusiasts who want serious power wrapped in a refined, premium package. Competing against the likes of the BMW M4 and Mercedes-AMG C 43, it draws buyers who prioritize both track-capable performance and everyday livability in a compact, upscale body.
The 2021 through 2024 Audi RS 5 has not undergone federal crash testing. This means that for four model years, NHTSA has published no star ratings, no frontal or side barrier scores, and no pole-test results for the vehicle. This absence of independent federal crash-test validation represents a significant gap in the safety profile of the RS 5. Despite the lack of crash-test data, the RS 5 exhibits a strong record in other safety metrics. Across all four model years, there are zero NHTSA recalls. This is a notable achievement for a high-performance vehicle. Owner complaints are similarly minimal, with only two total complaints filed for the 2021-2024 models. There are no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities associated with these complaints. While Audi equips the RS 5 with a suite of active safety technology, the ultimate crashworthiness of the vehicle remains unverified by federal testing.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the RS 5 as one of the more complete performance coupes in its segment, praising its blend of everyday usability and sharp driving dynamics. Most find the interior quality and all-wheel-drive confidence compelling, though some note the driving experience leans slightly more toward comfort than pure aggression compared to its closest rivals.
- The RS 5 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA for any model year from 2021 to 2024, meaning there are no federal star ratings to guide your safety comparison against tested rivals.
- Zero recalls across the 2021 through 2024 model years is a strong and verifiable record, suggesting Audi has not identified any systemic safety defects requiring a federal remedy during this period.
- Only two owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA across all covered years, with zero reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths among them, indicating very low owner-reported safety concerns, though complaint counts for low-volume performance vehicles are naturally smaller than for mainstream models.
- Because federal crash-test data is absent, shoppers who want independent structural safety validation should check whether the RS 5 has been evaluated by IIHS before making a final purchase decision.