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Audi RS Q8 Performance Safety
NHTSA safety across every Audi RS Q8 Performance model year we cover.
Across the 1 model year of the Audi RS Q8 Performance we cover (2025 to 2025), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2025 at 86 on the NHTSA Safety Index. No recalls are on record across those years.
The 2025 Audi RS Q8 Performance has not been rated by NHTSA, and no crash test data is available. Its safety performance remains unassessed by federal standards. No recalls have been issued for this model year. Furthermore, NHTSA has not registered any owner complaints regarding the vehicle. Without any of these foundational safety metrics, a comprehensive evaluation of the 2025 Audi RS Q8 Performance's safety cannot be conducted.
The 2025 Audi RS Q8 Performance arrives with zero federal recalls and zero owner complaints filed with NHTSA. This clean record, while expected for a low-volume, recently launched model, presents a positive initial outlook. No allegations of crash, fire, injury, or death have been reported. NHTSA rollover testing for the RS Q8 Performance resulted in 4 out of 5 stars. This is a reasonable outcome for an SUV of its size and weight. However, frontal and side crash ratings remain "Not Rated." The absence of published star scores in these categories means NHTSA has not yet provided data on occupant protection in these critical areas. This is not equivalent to a passing grade. Full frontal and side results are needed for a comprehensive safety assessment. The 2025 Audi RS Q8 Performance earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 86 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. This is an encouraging result based on the available data. However, cautious shoppers should await the complete NHTSA crash-test ratings before making a final judgment on its overall safety performance.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the RS Q8 Performance as one of the most dynamically capable large luxury SUVs on the market, praising its remarkable straight-line performance and composed handling for its size. Most acknowledge that the premium price demands a lot from the ownership experience, and many note the interior quality and technology as genuine strengths of the package.
- The 2025 RS Q8 Performance earned an NHTSA Safety Index of 86 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band, which is a competitive result for a high-performance luxury SUV of this size and weight.
- NHTSA frontal and side crash-test star ratings are listed as Not Rated for this model year, meaning the full occupant-protection picture is incomplete. Shoppers should monitor NHTSA's website for updated results before purchasing.
- The rollover rating of 4 out of 5 stars is solid but not perfect, and is worth keeping in mind given the RS Q8 Performance's elevated ride height and the high speeds this vehicle is capable of reaching.
- As of the data covered, this model has zero federal safety recalls and zero owner complaints filed with NHTSA, including no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. For a low-volume, recently launched vehicle this is an encouraging early record, though it reflects limited real-world exposure time.