NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Audi RS Q8 Safety Ratings
The 2024 Audi RS Q8 scores 83 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), 3 recalls, and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2024 Audi RS Q8 has not undergone frontal or side crash testing by NHTSA, which limits a full assessment of its crash protection. Its rollover rating stands at 4 out of 5 stars. Three recall campaigns are on record for this model year. The RS Q8 earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 83/100, placing it in the Strong band.
The 2024 Audi RS Q8 holds a NHTSA Safety Index of 83/100 and a 4-out-of-5-star NHTSA rollover rating, according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 144 SUVs from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Audi RS Q8 ranks 100 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 83 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 15.8% |
| Recalls on file | 3 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 100 of 144 SUVs tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Audi RS Q8?
For the 2024 Audi RS Q8, three open recall campaigns define its safety profile. These, particularly the air bag recalls covering side window air bags and the front passenger occupant classification sensor, are the most safety-critical items distinguishing this model year. This leads to a defect record sub-score of 17/20, contributing to an overall Safety Index of 83/100. This is a one-point slip from the 2023 model's 84/100, though both remain in the Strong band. Crash protection contributes 56 out of a possible 70 points. This figure is constrained by the absence of NHTSA frontal and side crash-test star ratings. The rollover test, the only dimension with a published rating, returns 4 out of 5 stars, showing a 16 percent risk with a clean dynamic tip result. The avoidance technology sub-score is a perfect 10/10, driven by standard forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control. Despite the three active recalls, there are zero owner complaints on file for this model year.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Audi RS Q8 perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Audi RS Q8 has not been subjected to NHTSA frontal or side crash testing, leaving those categories unrated. However, the model did achieve a 4 out of 5-star rating for rollover resistance, with a 16 percent risk of rollover in the agency's evaluations. The dynamic tip-test further confirmed its stability, with the vehicle recording "No Tip."
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19514
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Audi RS Q8 have any recalls?
Three recall campaigns cover the 2024 Audi RS Q8. One addresses driver side and window air bags on 2023-2024 SQ8, RS Q8, Q8, and Q7 models. A second targets the occupant classification sensor for the front passenger air bag across several Volkswagen Group vehicles. A third covers back-over prevention camera systems across a broad range of 2019-2026 Volkswagen Group vehicles. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the available campaign data.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA25V900000
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
Reported 2025-12-19
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER24V251000
Risk: A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.
Reported 2024-04-03
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW23V868000
Risk: An improperly mounted air bag may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GA.
Reported 2023-12-20
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Audi RS Q8?
NHTSA records zero owner complaints for the 2024 Audi RS Q8. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been alleged in reports submitted to the agency. There are no top components flagged and no most-recent report on file. All NHTSA complaint data represents unverified consumer allegations.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Audi RS Q8?
The 2024 Audi RS Q8 presents a notable safety concern in its three open recalls, a situation prospective owners must address. All three campaigns, including those for the air bag and back-over camera, require confirmation of remediation. Any unresolved recall work will transfer to a new owner, underscoring the necessity of using NHTSA's VIN lookup tool prior to purchase.
- The 2024 RS Q8 carries three active recall campaigns, including one covering driver seat side and window air bags specifically on 2023-2024 SQ8 and RS Q8 vehicles, making VIN-level recall verification essential for this model year.
- NHTSA has not assigned frontal or side crash-test star ratings to the 2024 RS Q8, so the only direct crash-test result available is the 4/5-star rollover rating with a 16 percent rollover risk.
- The Safety Index dropped one point from 84 in 2023 to 83 in 2024, a shift within the same Strong band but reflecting the defect record sub-score impact of this year's three recall campaigns.
- Zero NHTSA complaints are on file for this model year, which is an unusually clean complaint record for a vehicle that has been in consumer hands for approximately two years and carries multiple open recall campaigns.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Audi RS Q8 places
The 2024 Audi RS Q8 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Audi RS Q8 safety questions
Was the 2024 Audi RS Q8 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Audi RS Q8, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 83 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2024 Audi RS Q8 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 Audi RS Q8 earned 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 15.8%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2024 Audi RS Q8 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 3 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Audi RS Q8. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Audi RS Q8?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Audi RS Q8. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness | 98/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Lexus Rz 450e | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Buick Encore GX | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 2 |
| 2024 Nissan Murano | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19514), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi RS Q8 2024.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 100 of 144 in the SUV class for 2024.
- 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.