NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Audi SQ7 Safety Ratings
The 2024 Audi SQ7 scores 84 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), 2 recalls, and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2024 Audi SQ7 earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 84/100, placing it in the Strong band. NHTSA crash testing is largely absent for this model year, which limits full scoring, but a perfect avoidance-tech score and a solid defect-record component support the overall standing.
The 2024 Audi SQ7 SUV AWD received a 4-out-of-5-star rollover rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 84/100 based on NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 144 SUVs from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Audi SQ7 ranks 88 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
| NHTSA Safety Index | 84 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 15.7% |
| Recalls on file | 2 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 88 of 144 SUVs tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Audi SQ7?
The 2024 Audi SQ7 earns a Safety Index score of 84 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. This figure directly matches the 2023 model year, indicating a consistent safety profile without significant changes. The vehicle's avoidance technology receives a perfect 10 out of 10 score, confirming the standard inclusion of forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control. The crash protection component scores 56 out of 70, a result primarily influenced by the absence of published NHTSA frontal and side crash-test star ratings for this model year. The only specific crash-test data available is a 4-star rollover rating. The defect record contributes 18 out of 20 to the overall Safety Index, a respectable outcome despite two active recall campaigns. These recalls, one concerning side airbag integrity and the other addressing back-over camera sensing, represent the key safety considerations for prospective buyers of the 2024 SQ7.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Audi SQ7 perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Audi SQ7 presents an incomplete safety profile, as NHTSA has not issued overall, frontal, or side crash-test ratings. The only available assessment is its 4-out-of-5-star rollover rating, which includes a 16 percent rollover risk. The SQ7 did pass the dynamic tip test without a tip.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19511
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Audi SQ7 have any recalls?
The 2024 Audi SQ7 carries two recall campaigns. The first targets the driver's seat side air bag on certain 2023-2024 SQ8, RSQ8, Q8, Q7, and 2024 SQ7 vehicles. The second is a broad back-over prevention camera recall spanning certain 2019-2026 Volkswagen Group vehicles. Neither campaign carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory based on available data, but remedy completion should be confirmed by VIN.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA25V900000
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
Reported 2025-12-19
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW23V868000
Risk: An improperly mounted air bag may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GA.
Reported 2023-12-20
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Audi SQ7?
NHTSA has received one owner complaint against the 2024 Audi SQ7, an unverified allegation involving the Electrical System. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged in that report. One complaint is a very thin sample and should not be read as a definitive pattern.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Audi SQ7?
For the 2024 Audi SQ7, two recall campaigns warrant attention. One addresses a side air bag issue, the other a back over camera defect. Any prospective buyer of a used 2024 SQ7 should use the VIN to verify with NHTSA that both recalls have been completed. Open recalls remain with the vehicle, and confirming the remedy is the buyer's responsibility prior to purchase.
- The 2024 SQ7 carries two active recall campaigns specific to this model year: one covering the driver's seat side air bag on select 2023-2024 Audi models and one covering the back-over prevention camera system across a broad 2019-2026 Volkswagen Group vehicle range.
- NHTSA has not issued overall, frontal, or side crash-test star ratings for the 2024 SQ7, meaning the crash protection component of the 84/100 index relies on the single available result: a 4-out-of-5-star rollover rating with a 16 percent rollover risk.
- The avoidance-tech score is a perfect 10 out of 10 for this model year, driven by forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control all being standard equipment.
- Only one unverified owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA against the 2024 SQ7, alleging an Electrical System issue, with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported in that submission.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Audi SQ7 places
The 2024 Audi SQ7 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Audi SQ7 safety questions
Was the 2024 Audi SQ7 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Audi SQ7, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 84 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 SQ7 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 Audi SQ7 earned 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 15.7%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2024 Audi SQ7 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 2 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Audi SQ7. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Audi SQ7?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2024 Audi SQ7. 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 SQ7 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 19511), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi SQ7 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 88 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.