NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2019 Audi Rs5 Sportback
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The 2019 Audi RS5 Sportback is a high-performance, five-door fastback sedan sitting at the top of Audi's mid-size sport coupe lineup. It blends aggressive RS performance credentials with the practicality of a rear hatch, targeting enthusiast drivers who refuse to compromise on either speed or everyday usability. This is a premium, low-volume machine with a specific and devoted audience.
The 2019 Audi Rs5 Sportback earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 99 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Its 5-star rollover rating stands out for families and child-seat buyers. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.
- families prioritizing rollover safety
Reviewers generally celebrate the RS5 Sportback as one of the more compelling ways to combine serious performance with everyday practicality in the premium segment. Most praise its powertrain refinement, interior quality, and the added versatility of the Sportback body style, while noting that the price point places it in a very competitive and demanding class.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13705
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
3 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.