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Audi Rs5 Safety
NHTSA safety across every Audi Rs5 model year we cover.
Across the 1 model year of the Audi Rs5 we cover (2019 to 2019), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 4 recalls have been issued across those years.
The 2019 Audi RS5 is a high-performance luxury sport coupe aimed at enthusiasts who want serious driving capability wrapped in a refined, premium package. Competing in the upper tier of the sports coupe segment, the RS5 targets buyers who prioritize performance and prestige and expect their vehicle to back that up with solid safety credentials. Whether it delivers on that last point is worth examining closely.
The 2019 Audi RS5's safety profile presents with a significant data gap: no federal star ratings or Safety Index scores are available, as NHTSA did not crash-test this model year. This absence means buyers cannot rely on government crash data for a confidence assessment. On its recall record, the 2019 RS5 accumulated 4 recalls across the model year, a meaningful number. Prospective owners should verify that all recall-related work has been completed by an authorized Audi dealer. NHTSA logged only 3 owner complaints for this model year, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths among those filings. While this low complaint volume offers modest reassurance, it is important to remember these are unverified allegations for a low-volume, premium-segment vehicle. The 2019 RS5's safety picture remains incomplete.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the 2019 RS5 for its blend of everyday usability and sharp, engaging performance, highlighting its composed ride and upscale interior. Most consider it a strong all-around sports coupe for those willing to pay the premium, though some note that the experience can feel more polished than viscerally exciting compared to rivals.
- NHTSA did not crash-test the 2019 RS5, so there are no federal star ratings available for this model year. Buyers cannot rely on government crash-test scores when evaluating this vehicle's structural safety.
- The 2019 RS5 has 4 NHTSA recalls on record. Before purchasing any used example, confirm through NHTSA's recall lookup tool and the selling dealer that every open recall has been remedied.
- Owner complaints to NHTSA for this model year total just 3, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths among those filings. While reassuring, the RS5 is a low-volume model, so complaint counts are naturally smaller and should be interpreted with that context in mind.
- Because this model was not crash-tested by NHTSA, shoppers seeking third-party crash data may want to research whether the RS5 was evaluated by IIHS during this period, as that could provide additional structural safety context not available through federal sources.
Most-recalled year on record: 2019 Audi Rs5 with 4 recalls.