NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Audi SQ5 Safety Ratings
The 2024 Audi SQ5 scores 85 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), 0 recalls, and 5 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2024 Audi SQ5 presents a compelling safety profile, earning a NHTSA Safety Index of 85/100, placing it in the Strong band. This assessment is anchored by a perfect score in avoidance technology and a record of zero recalls. While the absence of NHTSA frontal and side crash-test ratings means a complete picture of occupant protection is unavailable, the published data indicates a robust performance in the areas evaluated.
The 2024 Audi SQ5 SUV AWD holds a NHTSA Safety Index of 85 out of 100 and a 4-out-of-5-star NHTSA rollover rating, sourced from NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 144 SUVs from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Audi SQ5 ranks 76 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 85 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 16.4% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 5 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 76 of 144 SUVs tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Audi SQ5?
The 2024 Audi SQ5 posts a Safety Index of 85 out of 100, a one-point dip from the 2023 model year's 86, yet both years sit firmly in the Strong band. The slip is narrow and the underlying structure tells a reassuring story: the 2024 model achieves a perfect avoidance-tech score of 10 out of 10, reflecting standard fitment of forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control across the lineup. The defect record sub-score of 19 out of 20 is bolstered by the clean recall slate, with zero campaigns on file for this model year. The crash-protection sub-score of 56 out of 70 is where the picture carries the most uncertainty, because NHTSA has not conducted overall, frontal, or side crash tests on this variant. The rollover test is the lone completed NHTSA evaluation, and the 4-star result with a 16 percent risk figure and a No Tip dynamic outcome is a meaningful data point. The five owner complaints filed with NHTSA, four of which allege injuries, concentrate around the forward collision avoidance and lane departure systems, the same technologies that score perfectly on availability. That pattern is worth monitoring as the complaint record matures.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Audi SQ5 perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Audi SQ5 earned a 4 out of 5 star rating from NHTSA in its rollover test, presenting a 16 percent risk of rollover. It passed the dynamic tip evaluation with a "No Tip" result. The agency has not published overall, frontal, or side impact crash-test ratings for the 2024 SQ5.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19506
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Audi SQ5 have any recalls?
The 2024 Audi SQ5 carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns on file. No park-outside advisory and no do-not-drive order have been issued for this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check through NHTSA's recall database, as campaigns can be added after a vehicle enters the used market.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Audi SQ5?
Five owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2024 SQ5. Alleged problem areas include Forward Collision Avoidance, Lane Departure, Structure, and Unknown or Other categories. Four of those reports allege injuries. All are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
5 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Audi SQ5?
Buyers shopping this 2-year-old SQ5 should run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup before purchase. Zero campaigns exist now, but manufacturers can file new recalls at any time. Confirm any future remedy has been completed at an authorized dealer before taking delivery.
- The 2024 SQ5 carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns, a clean defect record that contributes directly to its 19 out of 20 defect-record sub-score.
- NHTSA has not issued overall, frontal, or side crash-test ratings for the 2024 SQ5; the only completed NHTSA crash evaluation is the 4-star rollover test with a 16 percent risk figure.
- All three crash-avoidance technologies tracked by NHTSA, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control, are standard on this model year, producing a perfect 10 out of 10 avoidance-tech sub-score.
- Five unverified complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year allege issues with forward collision avoidance and lane departure systems, with four reports alleging injuries; these are consumer allegations only and have not been confirmed by NHTSA.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Audi SQ5 places
The 2024 Audi SQ5 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Audi SQ5 safety questions
Was the 2024 Audi SQ5 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Audi SQ5, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 85 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2024 Audi SQ5 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 Audi SQ5 earned 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 16.4%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2024 Audi SQ5 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Audi SQ5 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 SQ5?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 5 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Audi SQ5. 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 SQ5 years
Rivals in SUV (2024)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness | 98/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Lexus Rz 450e | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Buick Encore GX | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 2 |
| 2024 Nissan Murano | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19506), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi SQ5 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 76 of 144 in the SUV 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.