NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Audi S5 Sportback Safety Ratings
The 2024 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
The 2024 Audi S5 Sportback achieves the highest possible NHTSA Safety Index score of 100 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. This model year registers zero recalls and zero owner complaints with NHTSA. Across all three components of our index, the S5 Sportback presents a flawless safety profile based on federal data.
The 2024 Audi S5 Sportback received 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 91 Sedans from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Audi S5 Sportback ranks 4 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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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 | 4 of 91 Sedans tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Audi S5 Sportback?
The 2024 Audi S5 Sportback represents a meaningful step forward from an already strong prior year. The 2023 model held a 98/100 Safety Index in the Exceptional band. The 2024 model closes that two-point gap and achieves a perfect 100/100, driven by a flawless defect record score of 20/20, a full crash-avoidance technology score of 10/10, and a maximum crash-protection contribution of 70/70. The defect record component is particularly telling for this year: zero recall campaigns and zero owner complaints on file produce the cleanest possible input into that sub-score. Forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control are all standard equipment, locking in the full avoidance-tech credit. The rollover rating of 5/5 anchors the crash-protection score, though NHTSA has not yet assigned frontal or side star ratings for this model year. That testing gap means the crash-protection score rests on the rollover result and the standard-equipment credit rather than a full suite of tested outcomes. Taken together, the 2024 data picture is one of a vehicle with no active federal safety actions and a two-point index improvement over its predecessor.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Audi S5 Sportback perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Audi S5 Sportback did not receive overall, frontal, or side crash-protection star ratings from NHTSA. Its crash-test record remains incomplete. The single tested dimension is rollover, for which the S5 Sportback earns 5 out of 5 stars, demonstrating a 10 percent rollover risk and passing the dynamic tip test.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19488
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Audi S5 Sportback have any recalls?
The 2024 Audi S5 Sportback carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns. No components have been flagged, no park-outside advisory exists, and no do-not-drive order is on file for this model year. Shoppers can confirm this clean record by running the vehicle's VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup tool.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Audi S5 Sportback?
NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for the 2024 Audi S5 Sportback. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been alleged. There are no top components to flag. This absence of reported allegations is notable, though it may partly reflect the vehicle's limited time in service.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Audi S5 Sportback?
The 2024 Audi S5 Sportback has no recalls on record with NHTSA. This indicates no manufacturer safety campaigns have been issued for this model year. Owners should monitor for any future recall notices.
- The 2024 model year improved two points over the 2023 Audi S5 Sportback's 98/100 index, reaching a perfect 100/100 in the Exceptional band.
- NHTSA recorded zero recall campaigns for the 2024 Audi S5 Sportback, producing a perfect 20/20 defect record sub-score for this specific model year.
- NHTSA has not assigned overall, frontal, or side star ratings for the 2024 Audi S5 Sportback; the only rated crash dimension is rollover, which earned 5/5 with a 10 percent risk estimate.
- Zero owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year, meaning no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been alleged by consumers in the federal database.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Audi S5 Sportback places
The 2024 Audi S5 Sportback qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Audi S5 Sportback safety questions
Was the 2024 Audi S5 Sportback crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 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 2024 Audi S5 Sportback crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 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 2024 Audi S5 Sportback have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 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 2024 Audi S5 Sportback?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 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 (2024)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Audi A4 Allroad | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Hyundai Elantra N | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Infiniti Q50 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19488), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi S5 Sportback 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 4 of 91 in the Sedan 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.