NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Audi RS 5 Safety Record
The 2021 Audi RS 5 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Audi RS 5 has no federal crash-test ratings from NHTSA. Without this data, no Safety Index score can be computed. This absence of crash-test information means consumers cannot consult federal star ratings for frontal, side, or rollover performance. The model does show a Clean recall-and-complaint burden band, with zero recalls on file. Only two owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA, none of which involved crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths.
The 2021 Audi RS 5 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and holds a Clean recall-and-complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 2 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Audi RS 5?
The 2021 Audi RS 5 has a pristine recall record: no safety defect campaigns have been initiated for this model year. This absence of recalls, coupled with only two owner complaints filed with NHTSA, places it in the Clean burden band, the lightest tier for recalls and complaints. Both complaints are categorized as Unknown Or Other, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. While this represents an unusually low volume of reported issues for a five-year-old vehicle, this data point reflects the federal paper trail of owner-reported problems and not a verdict on structural integrity or occupant protection. No crash-test data for the 2021 RS 5 is available, nor do any sibling model years appear in NHTSA records to provide star-score context.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Audi RS 5 have any recalls?
The 2021 Audi RS 5 has zero NHTSA recall campaigns on file. No recall components are named, no park-outside advisory exists, and no do-not-drive directive has been issued for this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm no campaign has been added since this record was compiled.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Audi RS 5?
Two owner complaints have been submitted to NHTSA for the 2021 Audi RS 5. Both fall under the broad category labeled Unknown Or Other. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts, and neither complaint involves a reported crash, fire, injury, or death.
2 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Audi RS 5?
Before completing a purchase of any 2021 Audi RS 5, run the specific vehicle's VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm no open recall campaign is attached to that individual unit. A clean model-level record does not guarantee a specific VIN is free of an open remedy.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2021 Audi RS 5, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2021 RS 5, placing it in the Clean burden band for this model year.
- Only two owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2021 RS 5, both categorized as Unknown Or Other, with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths alleged in either report.
- Run a VIN-specific search at nhtsa.gov to verify no open recall has been issued for the individual vehicle you are considering, as model-level data does not substitute for a unit-specific check.
FAQ2021 Audi RS 5 safety questions
Was the 2021 Audi RS 5 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Audi RS 5 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Audi RS 5 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 2021 Audi RS 5?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 2 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Audi RS 5. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi RS 5 2021.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- 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.