MODEL
Audi RS E-Tron GT
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.
From a pure safety-data standpoint, the Audi RS e-tron GT presents a picture that is genuinely incomplete. NHTSA has not crash-tested this vehicle in any of the model years we cover, from 2022 through 2024, which means there are no star ratings or Safety Index scores to report. Shoppers accustomed to leaning on federal crash-test results before buying will find no such guidance here. That is a real gap for a vehicle at this price point, regardless of its prestigious platform lineage. What NHTSA data does show is a recall count that demands attention. Across those three model years, the RS e-tron GT has accumulated 20 recalls. For a low-volume model, that is a notably high figure, and it reflects the complexity of integrating cutting-edge electric powertrain technology, advanced driver-assistance systems, and sophisticated software into a single vehicle. Buyers should verify that any prospective purchase has all outstanding recall work completed before taking delivery. On the complaint side, the picture is quiet, with only one owner complaint on record across the covered years, citing one crash and no fires, injuries, or fatalities. That figure likely reflects the model's limited production numbers more than any sweeping safety endorsement. The honest bottom line is this: the RS e-tron GT carries real recall exposure and zero federal crash-test validation. Until NHTSA tests it, safety-conscious buyers are operating without a critical piece of information.
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.