NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Audi S5 Sportback Safety Ratings
The 2022 Audi S5 Sportback scores 100 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), 0 recalls, and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
For the 2022 model year, the Audi S5 Sportback achieves an exceptional federal safety profile, reflected in its perfect NHTSA Safety Index of 100 out of 100. This score is underpinned by a faultless defect record: zero recalls have been issued, and zero owner complaints are on file with NHTSA. This robust performance is further supported by the standard inclusion of crash-avoidance technology across all variants.
The 2022 Audi S5 Sportback earned a NHTSA Safety Index of 100/100 based exclusively on NHTSA crash-test, recall, and complaint data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 90 Sedans from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Audi S5 Sportback ranks 2 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- families prioritizing rollover safety
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 100 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 9.9% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 2 of 90 Sedans tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Audi S5 Sportback?
The 2022 Audi S5 Sportback earns an Exceptional Safety Index of 100 out of 100, matching its 2021 predecessor. This model year achieved a rare perfect 20/20 defect record sub-score, characterized by an absence of owner complaints and no recall history. Crash protection contributed 70/70 points, while avoidance technology added a full 10/10. NHTSA's rollover assessment awarded 5 out of 5 stars, noting a 10 percent rollover risk. Frontal and side impact crash tests were not performed on this specific configuration. Standard safety features, including forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control, underpinned the full avoidance technology score. Federal safety data presents no recall or complaint issues for consideration with this model.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Audi S5 Sportback perform in crash tests?
The 2022 Audi S5 Sportback received a 5 out of 5 star rating from NHTSA for rollover protection. This rating included a 10 percent rollover risk and no dynamic tip in testing. However, NHTSA did not assign ratings for overall, frontal, or side crash protection for this model year. These categories remain unrated.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16551
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Audi S5 Sportback have any recalls?
The 2022 Audi S5 Sportback has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components were flagged, and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories have been issued for this model year. That clean record is reflected in the defect record sub-score of 20 out of 20 within the Safety Index.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Audi S5 Sportback?
NHTSA has zero owner complaints on file for the 2022 Audi S5 Sportback. No components have been flagged, and no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been alleged. Because the complaint database reflects unverified consumer allegations, the absence of reports is noted but not treated as a guarantee.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Audi S5 Sportback?
Because this is a 4-year-old vehicle now in the used market, buyers should run the VIN through NHTSA's official recall lookup before purchase. The 2022 S5 Sportback currently shows zero open recalls, but VIN-level verification confirms whether any future campaigns have been issued and whether a remedy has been completed.
- The 2022 Audi S5 Sportback carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns, earning a perfect defect record sub-score of 20/20 within the Safety Index for this model year.
- NHTSA awarded this specific model year a 5-out-of-5 rollover star rating with a 10 percent rollover risk, but overall, frontal, and side crash-test ratings were not conducted for this configuration.
- Zero owner complaints have been submitted to NHTSA for this model year, meaning no components have been flagged through the unverified consumer allegation database.
- Forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control are all listed as standard equipment for the 2022 model year, accounting for the full 10/10 avoidance tech sub-score.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Audi S5 Sportback places
The 2022 Audi S5 Sportback qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Audi S5 Sportback safety questions
Was the 2022 Audi S5 Sportback crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Audi S5 Sportback, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 100 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 S5 Sportback crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Audi S5 Sportback 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 S5 Sportback have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Audi S5 Sportback as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Audi S5 Sportback?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Audi S5 Sportback. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other S5 Sportback years
Rivals in Sedan (2022)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Audi RS 5 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 |
| 2022 Audi S4 | 99/100 | not rated | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 16551), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi S5 Sportback 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 2 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.