NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Audi S4 Safety Ratings
The 2022 Audi S4 scores 99 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), 1 recall, and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2022 Audi S4 earned an exceptional NHTSA Safety Index of 99/100, reflecting a strong federal safety profile. This rating is underpinned by a perfect crash-protection score and full marks for its integrated avoidance technology. Furthermore, the model year shows no owner complaints on record, according to NHTSA data.
The 2022 Audi S4 sedan achieved a NHTSA Safety Index of 99/100 and a 5-star NHTSA rollover rating, according to federal NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 90 Sedans from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Audi S4 ranks 7 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 99 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 9.9% |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 7 of 90 Sedans tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Audi S4?
The 2022 Audi S4 represents a meaningful step forward from its immediate predecessor. The NHTSA Safety Index climbed from 96/100 in the 2021 model year to 99/100 here, a three-point gain that pushed the vehicle deeper into the Exceptional band. That movement is driven by a near-perfect defect record score of 19 out of 20, supported by just one recall and a complaint count of zero. The crash-protection component contributed a full 70 out of 70 points, anchored by the 5-star rollover rating and the absence of any crash-test failures. Avoidance technology also scored a maximum 10 out of 10, reflecting standard fitment of forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control across the 2022 build. The single recall, covering the infotainment touchscreen unit across a broad group of Volkswagen Group models including this S4, is the only blemish preventing a perfect 100. For a used-market sedan now four years old, the combination of a rising Safety Index, a clean complaint record, and a perfect rollover result makes the 2022 model year distinctly favorable compared to its predecessor on federal safety metrics.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Audi S4 perform in crash tests?
The 2022 Audi S4 earned 5 out of 5 stars for rollover resistance from NHTSA, with a 10 percent rollover risk and a "No Tip" result in the dynamic tip test. There are no overall, frontal, or side crash test ratings published for the 2022 S4.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16543
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Audi S4 have any recalls?
The 2022 Audi S4 carries one recall campaign. Volkswagen Group of America recalled certain 2021-2022 Audi models, including this vehicle, for a defect in the infotainment touchscreen monitor and video unit under the equipment electrical category. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is indicated in the available data.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT22V806000
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
Reported 2022-10-26
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Audi S4?
NHTSA records zero owner complaints for the 2022 Audi S4, meaning no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been alleged through that channel. No top components have been flagged. These figures reflect reported, unverified consumer allegations and do not constitute confirmed defects.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Audi S4?
The 2022 Audi S4's single recall for the infotainment touchscreen is a critical check for used car buyers; an open recall transfers with ownership, necessitating a VIN-specific search on NHTSA's database to confirm the remedy.
- The 2022 S4 Safety Index of 99/100 is three points higher than the 2021 model year's 96/100, reflecting a stronger defect record in this specific build year.
- NHTSA assigned a perfect 5-star rollover rating with a 10 percent rollover risk and a No Tip dynamic result, the only crash-test dimension evaluated for this model year.
- One recall was issued for this model year targeting the infotainment touchscreen and video monitor unit across multiple 2021-2022 Volkswagen Group of America vehicles including this S4.
- Zero owner complaints are recorded in NHTSA's system for the 2022 S4, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths alleged through that federal channel.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Audi S4 places
The 2022 Audi S4 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Audi S4 safety questions
Was the 2022 Audi S4 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Audi S4, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 99 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2022 Audi S4 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Audi S4 earned 5 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 9.9%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 Audi S4 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2022 Audi S4. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Audi S4?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Audi S4. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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Other S4 years
Rivals in Sedan (2022)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Audi S5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Infiniti Q50 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Audi A4 Allroad | 99/100 | not rated | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 16543), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi S4 2022.
- 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 7 of 90 in the Sedan class for 2022.
- 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.