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NHTSA crash test of the 2025 Audi Sq8 Sportback E-Tron

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2025 Audi Sq8 Sportback E-Tron

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
0Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE AUDI SQ8 SPORTBACK E-TRON

The Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron is a performance-oriented all-electric SUV with a sleek fastback roofline, aimed at luxury buyers who want serious driving dynamics alongside zero-emission credentials. Slotting above the standard Q8 e-tron in Audi's lineup, it targets affluent drivers who refuse to compromise between style, power, and premium refinement in a competitive large-luxury EV segment.

VERDICT

The 2025 Audi Sq8 Sportback E-Tron earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 92 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Its 5-star rollover rating stands out for families and child-seat buyers. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • families prioritizing rollover safety
  • new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the SQ8 Sportback e-tron as one of the more polished and driver-focused luxury electric SUVs on the market, praising its blend of performance, interior quality, and distinctive styling. Most note that the fastback body sacrifices some cargo practicality compared to boxier rivals, but consider the overall package compelling for buyers prioritizing a premium, dynamic driving experience.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

OverallNot rated
Frontal
SideNot rated
Rollover
Rollover risk 9.2%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20626

Index breakdown

Crash protection62.2/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record20/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: StandardStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Audi Sq8 Sportback E-Tron at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths

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Rivals in SUV (2025)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 20626), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Audi Sq8 Sportback E-Tron 2025. Class rank 42 of 153 in SUV 2025. Methodology · Disclosure