NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Audi SQ8 E-Tron Safety Ratings
The 2025 Audi SQ8 E-Tron scores 92 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 2025 Audi SQ8 e-tron achieved a NHTSA Safety Index of 92/100, securing its place in the Exceptional band. This outcome is directly supported by its flawless record with NHTSA: no recalls have been issued, and zero owner complaints are on file for this model year. The vehicle also demonstrated a perfect score in avoidance technology assessments and delivered strong results in rollover evaluations. Based on these federal metrics, the 2025 SQ8 e-tron presents a compelling safety profile.
The 2025 Audi SQ8 e-tron SUV AWD holds a NHTSA Safety Index of 92/100 and a 5-star NHTSA rollover rating, sourced entirely from federal NHTSA crash-test and recall data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 153 SUVs from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Audi SQ8 E-Tron ranks 41 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 92 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 9.2% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 41 of 153 SUVs tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Audi SQ8 E-Tron?
The 2025 Audi SQ8 e-tron advances one point over the 2024 model's 91/100 to reach 92/100, a modest but meaningful climb that keeps it firmly in the Exceptional band. The gain is best understood through the index breakdown: crash protection lands at 62.2 out of a possible 70, avoidance tech scores a full 10/10 reflecting standard forward collision warning, standard lane departure warning, and standard electronic stability control, and the defect record earns a perfect 20/20 anchored by the complete absence of any recall campaign. The rollover result is the single most striking crash-test figure this year, a 5-star rating paired with a 9-percent rollover risk and a confirmed no-tip outcome in NHTSA's dynamic test, a result that is especially relevant for a tall-bodied electric SUV. The frontal rating of 4 out of 5 stars is solid, while the side and overall NHTSA ratings remain not rated, leaving a portion of the crash-protection picture incomplete. The zero-complaint record means there is no unverified consumer signal to weigh against the federal test data, which is an unusually clean position for a first or second model year of any vehicle.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Audi SQ8 E-Tron perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Audi SQ8 e-tron achieved a 5-star rollover rating from NHTSA, demonstrating a 9-percent rollover risk and a no-tip dynamic assessment. Its frontal crash protection earned 4 out of 5 stars. However, NHTSA has not published ratings for side crash protection or an overall safety rating for the 2025 SQ8 e-tron.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20624
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Audi SQ8 E-Tron have any recalls?
The 2025 Audi SQ8 e-tron has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components have been flagged, and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisory has been issued for this model year. That is a clean defect record, which directly supports the perfect 20/20 defect-record component in the Safety Index.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Audi SQ8 E-Tron?
NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for the 2025 Audi SQ8 e-tron. No components have been flagged, and no allegations of crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been filed. There is simply no unverified consumer allegation data on record for this model year at this time.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Audi SQ8 E-Tron?
A clean recall record is a significant asset for the 2025 Audi SQ8 e-tron, which currently lists zero recalls with NHTSA. This absence of safety campaigns offers an initial vote of confidence. However, prospective owners should still verify any specific vehicle's recall status using its VIN, as new campaigns can be issued at any time.
- The 2025 model year carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns, earning a perfect 20/20 defect-record score and representing one of the cleanest federal safety records available for this vehicle.
- NHTSA's rollover test awarded this model year 5 stars with a 9-percent rollover risk and a no-tip dynamic result, the strongest single crash-test outcome on record for the 2025 SQ8 e-tron.
- The side crash rating and the overall NHTSA star rating are not rated for this model year, meaning those portions of the federal crash-test picture are absent rather than scored low.
- The Safety Index rose from 91/100 in 2024 to 92/100 in 2025, a year-over-year improvement driven by a clean defect record and a full avoidance-tech score of 10/10.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Audi SQ8 E-Tron places
The 2025 Audi SQ8 E-Tron qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Audi SQ8 E-Tron safety questions
Was the 2025 Audi SQ8 E-Tron crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Audi SQ8 E-Tron, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 92 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 2025 Audi SQ8 E-Tron crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Audi SQ8 E-Tron earned 4 out of 5 stars for frontal and 5 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 9.2%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2025 Audi SQ8 E-Tron have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Audi SQ8 E-Tron 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 2025 Audi SQ8 E-Tron?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Audi SQ8 E-Tron. 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 SQ8 E-Tron years
Rivals in SUV (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Lexus GX 550 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Tesla Model X | 96/100 | not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Acura ADX | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Buick Envision | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20624), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi SQ8 E-Tron 2025.
- 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 41 of 153 in the SUV class for 2025.
- 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.