NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2026 Audi SQ5 Safety Record
The 2026 Audi SQ5 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2026 Audi SQ5, so it carries no Safety Index and no star ratings for this model year. What the federal record does show is a Clean recall and complaint burden band, with zero open recalls and zero owner complaints filed with NHTSA. That absence of reported incidents is worth noting, but it is not a substitute for crash-test data, and the Safety Desk does not treat it as one.
The 2026 Audi SQ5 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and holds a Clean recall and complaint burden band according to federal NHTSA records.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
- shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2026 Audi SQ5?
The 2026 Audi SQ5 enters the federal safety record with the lightest possible footprint: zero recalls and zero owner complaints, placing it in the Clean burden band. For a current-model-year vehicle, this is not unusual, as limited time in service naturally limits exposure to field issues and complaint filings. The Safety Desk does not read a Clean band as a crash-safety endorsement. Because NHTSA has not crash-tested this model year, shoppers seeking scored crash performance should note that the 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022 SQ5 model years have published Safety Index scores on file and may serve as a navigational reference point.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2026 Audi SQ5 have any recalls?
The 2026 Audi SQ5 has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. No recall campaigns have been issued for this model year, so there are no park-outside advisories, no do-not-drive orders, and no components flagged for remedy at this time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2026 Audi SQ5?
NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for the 2026 Audi SQ5. No components have been flagged, and there are no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths on file. All NHTSA complaint data represents unverified consumer allegations and not established facts.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2026 Audi SQ5?
Any 2026 Audi SQ5 changing hands should have its VIN run through the free NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm no open recall campaigns have been added since the vehicle was first registered.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2026 Audi SQ5, meaning no Safety Index score or star ratings exist for this specific model year.
- The 2026 Audi SQ5 has zero recalls and zero owner complaints on file with NHTSA, placing it in the Clean burden band.
- The Clean burden band is a measure of recall and complaint activity only, and it is not a crash-safety grade or a substitute for a tested Safety Index.
- Shoppers who want a federally scored crash-test result for the SQ5 nameplate can reference the 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022 model years, which carry published Safety Index figures in NHTSA records.
FAQ2026 Audi SQ5 safety questions
Was the 2026 Audi SQ5 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2026 Audi SQ5 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2026 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 2026 Audi SQ5?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2026 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.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi SQ5 2026.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- 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.