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Audi RS E-Tron GT Safety
NHTSA safety across every Audi RS E-Tron GT model year we cover.
Across the 3 model years of the Audi RS E-Tron GT we cover (2022 to 2024), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 20 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Audi RS e-tron GT is a high-performance electric grand tourer that slots into the upper reaches of the luxury EV segment. Sharing its J1 platform with the Porsche Taycan, it targets performance-minded buyers who want serious driving dynamics alongside a premium, technology-rich interior. This is a low-volume, flagship-level machine aimed squarely at affluent enthusiasts.
The Audi RS e-tron GT presents a genuinely incomplete safety profile. Federal crash-test data for this model from 2022 to 2024 is absent; NHTSA has not tested the vehicle, leaving no star ratings or a computed Safety Index score. This lack of federal validation is a significant gap for a car at this price point. What the available NHTSA data does show is a recall count that demands attention. Across the three model years, the RS e-tron GT has accumulated 20 recalls. This is a notably high figure for a low-volume model and points to the complexity of its integrated electric powertrain technology, advanced driver-assistance systems, and sophisticated software. Prospective owners should ensure all outstanding recall work is completed before purchase. Owner complaints remain low, with only one recorded across all covered years, citing one crash and no fires, injuries, or fatalities. This figure likely reflects the model's limited production rather than a sweeping safety endorsement. The RS e-tron GT carries substantial recall exposure and lacks federal crash-test validation. Safety-conscious buyers are operating without a critical piece of information until NHTSA publishes test results.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the RS e-tron GT for its exceptional performance, refined ride quality, and the seamless integration of electric power with grand-touring comfort. The interior is consistently described as luxurious and well-crafted. Most reviewers position it as one of the most accomplished electric performance cars available, though they often note its premium pricing and acknowledge the complexity of its technology stack.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the RS e-tron GT in any model year from 2022 through 2024, so there are no federal star ratings to guide your safety evaluation of this vehicle.
- Twenty recalls have been issued across the 2022 to 2024 model years, a high count for a low-volume model. Always confirm all open recalls are resolved before finalizing a purchase, using NHTSA's VIN lookup tool.
- Owner complaints in the NHTSA database are extremely sparse, just one total across three model years, which most likely reflects the model's limited production volume rather than a clean safety record.
- Because this vehicle uses a sophisticated, software-heavy electric platform shared with the Porsche Taycan, many of its recalls have involved over-the-air software and electronic system issues. Ask your dealer specifically about the nature of any completed recall repairs.
Most-recalled year on record: 2023 Audi RS E-Tron GT with 8 recalls.