NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Audi SQ8 Sportback E-Tron Safety Ratings
The 2025 Audi SQ8 Sportback 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 Sportback e-tron achieves an Exceptional rating with a NHTSA Safety Index of 92 out of 100. This score reflects a robust safety profile, underscored by a perfect avoidance-tech score from federal evaluations. Notably, the model year has generated zero recalls and zero owner complaints on file with NHTSA, indicating an absence of widespread safety-related defects or concerns.
The 2025 Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron received a NHTSA Safety Index of 92/100 and a 5-star NHTSA rollover rating based on 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 Sportback E-Tron ranks 42 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 | 42 of 153 SUVs tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Audi SQ8 Sportback E-Tron?
The 2025 Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron marks a one-point gain in the NHTSA Safety Index, moving from 91/100 in the 2024 model year to 92/100, while remaining firmly in the Exceptional band. The gain, though incremental, is meaningful because it is anchored in concrete sub-scores: a 62.2 out of 70 crash-protection score, a perfect 10 out of 10 for crash-avoidance technology, and a perfect 20 out of 20 defect record. The zero-recall and zero-complaint picture is particularly distinctive for this model year. Forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control are all standard equipment, and NHTSA credits every available avoidance-tech point. The 5-star rollover rating with a 9 percent rollover risk and a No Tip dynamic result is the standout crash-test figure for this year. The overall and side star ratings remain not rated, which means NHTSA has not completed testing in those categories for this configuration. That gap prevents a fully complete crash-test picture but does not imply a safety shortcoming where no test result exists.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Audi SQ8 Sportback E-Tron perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron exhibits a low 9 percent rollover risk, earning a top 5 out of 5 star rating from NHTSA in that category, with a dynamic tip result of "No Tip." The frontal crash assessment returned a 4-star rating. NHTSA has not issued ratings for overall safety or side impact for this configuration.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20626
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Audi SQ8 Sportback E-Tron have any recalls?
The 2025 Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components have been flagged, and there are no park-outside or do-not-drive directives associated with this model year. That is a clean defect record, which directly contributes to its perfect 20/20 defect-record sub-score in the Safety Index.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Audi SQ8 Sportback E-Tron?
NHTSA shows zero owner complaints filed against the 2025 Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron. No components have been flagged, and there are no reported incidents involving crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities. Because no allegations exist in the federal database, there is nothing to characterize as unverified 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 Sportback E-Tron?
No recalls are on file with NHTSA for this model year. This absence of corrective campaigns is a notable point for a vehicle in its first year of production. Shoppers should, however, run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup tool to confirm no new campaigns have been opened subsequent to the data snapshot used for this assessment. Verifying this status remains current at the time of purchase is a prudent step.
- The 2025 model year carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns, contributing a perfect 20/20 defect-record sub-score to the 92/100 Safety Index.
- NHTSA's rollover test gave this model year a 5-star rating with a 9 percent rollover risk and a No Tip dynamic result, the strongest individual crash-test figure on record for this configuration.
- The overall and side crash-test ratings are not rated by NHTSA for this specific 2025 configuration, so the crash-protection picture is partially complete rather than fully scored.
- All three tracked crash-avoidance technologies, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control, are standard on this model year, earning a perfect 10/10 avoidance-tech sub-score.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Audi SQ8 Sportback E-Tron places
The 2025 Audi SQ8 Sportback E-Tron qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Audi SQ8 Sportback E-Tron safety questions
Was the 2025 Audi SQ8 Sportback E-Tron crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Audi SQ8 Sportback 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 Sportback E-Tron crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Audi SQ8 Sportback 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 Sportback E-Tron have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Audi SQ8 Sportback 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 Sportback E-Tron?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Audi SQ8 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 20626), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi SQ8 Sportback 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 42 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.