Audi Recalls
How do Audi and its models rank for recall issues? We analyzed over 4 million records from NHTSA to calculate a Recall Rating for each model.
The best Audi for avoiding recalls is the Audi TTS, with an iSeeCars Recall Rating of 9.1. The Audi RS 5 Sportback, Audi TT RS and Audi A4 allroad are also highly rated for avoiding Audi recalls. iSeeCars has recall information on 51 Audi models listed below.
Consumers looking to make Audi recall checks by VIN can use the iSeeCars Free VIN Check report to see all recalls on a specific model. Consumers can also visit the NHTSA.gov site for the latest Audi open recall information.
The latest Audi recalls include:
- February 24, 2023: Component - equipment:other:labels; Models affected: A3,S3,RS 3
- February 17, 2023: Component - electrical system:instrument panel:fuel gauge:fuel level float/sensor/sending unit; Models affected: A6,A6 allroad,A7,RS6,S6,S7,RS 7,RS 6 Avant
- February 14, 2023: Component - back over prevention:display function; Models affected: A3,S3,Q4 e-tron,RS 3
- February 9, 2023: Component - suspension:front:macpherson strut; Models affected: e-tron GT
- January 19, 2023: Component - electrical system; Models affected: A6,A6 allroad,A7,RS6,S6,S7,RS 7,RS 6 Avant
The best Audi for avoiding recalls is the Audi TTS, with an iSeeCars Recall Rating of 9.1. The Audi RS 5 Sportback, Audi TT RS and Audi A4 allroad are also highly rated for avoiding Audi recalls. iSeeCars has recall information on 51 Audi models listed below.
Consumers looking to make Audi recall checks by VIN can use the iSeeCars Free VIN Check report to see all recalls on a specific model. Consumers can also visit the NHTSA.gov site for the latest Audi open recall information.
The latest Audi recalls include:
- February 24, 2023: Component - equipment:other:labels; Models affected: A3,S3,RS 3
- February 17, 2023: Component - electrical system:instrument panel:fuel gauge:fuel level float/sensor/sending unit; Models affected: A6,A6 allroad,A7,RS6,S6,S7,RS 7,RS 6 Avant
- February 14, 2023: Component - back over prevention:display function; Models affected: A3,S3,Q4 e-tron,RS 3
- February 9, 2023: Component - suspension:front:macpherson strut; Models affected: e-tron GT
- January 19, 2023: Component - electrical system; Models affected: A6,A6 allroad,A7,RS6,S6,S7,RS 7,RS 6 Avant
1. Audi TTS
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Recall Rating
9.1
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.4
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.8
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
2. Audi RS 5 Sportback
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Recall Rating
9.1
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
8.1
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
3. Audi TT RS
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Recall Rating
9.1
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.6
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.7
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
4. Audi A4 allroad
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Recall Rating
9.1
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.1
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.1
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
5. Audi RS 6 Avant
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Recall Rating
9.0
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
8.3
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
6. Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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Recall Rating
9.0
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.6
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
7. Audi R8 (convertible)
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Recall Rating
8.9
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.5
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.8
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
8. Audi R8 (coupe)
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Recall Rating
8.9
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.3
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.9
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
9. Audi TT (convertible)
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Recall Rating
8.8
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
9.9
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.6
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
10. Audi TT (coupe)
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Recall Rating
8.8
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
9.3
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.0
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
11. Audi S4
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Recall Rating
8.8
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.5
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.2
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
12. Audi S8
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Recall Rating
8.7
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.6
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.8
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
13. Audi S8 plus
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Recall Rating
8.7
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
6.8
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
14. Audi Q3
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Recall Rating
8.7
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
6.8
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.1
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
15. Audi S6
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Recall Rating
8.7
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.8
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.5
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
16. Audi RS e-tron GT
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Recall Rating
8.7
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
6.0
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
17. Audi S5 Sportback
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Recall Rating
8.7
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.0
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.1
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
18. Audi RS 5
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Recall Rating
8.6
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.9
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.7
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
19. Audi S3
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Recall Rating
8.6
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
6.6
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.6
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
20. Audi Q4 e-tron
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Recall Rating
8.6
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
6.3
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
21. Audi A3
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Recall Rating
8.6
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.1
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.2
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
22. Audi A3 (convertible)
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Recall Rating
8.6
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
6.9
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
23. Audi SQ5
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Recall Rating
8.6
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
5.9
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.8
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
24. Audi A8 L
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Recall Rating
8.5
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.6
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.9
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
25. Audi A8 L (Plug-in Hybrid)
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Recall Rating
8.5
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
6.6
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
8.4
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
27. Audi RS 7
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Recall Rating
8.5
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.1
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.4
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
28. Audi A4
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Recall Rating
8.5
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.6
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.7
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 10
29. Audi S5 (coupe)
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Recall Rating
8.4
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
9.2
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.6
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
30. Audi S5 (convertible)
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Recall Rating
8.4
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.5
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.9
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
31. Audi A5 Sportback
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Recall Rating
8.4
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
6.2
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.1
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 10
32. Audi S7
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Recall Rating
8.4
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.3
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.4
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.0
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.1
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
34. Audi A7
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Recall Rating
8.3
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.6
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.0
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
35. Audi A7 (Plug-in Hybrid)
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Recall Rating
8.3
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
6.9
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
36. Audi A6
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Recall Rating
8.3
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.6
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.6
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
37. Audi SQ8
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Recall Rating
8.3
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.2
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
38. Audi SQ7
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Recall Rating
8.3
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.1
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
39. Audi RS Q8
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Recall Rating
8.2
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.2
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
40. Audi A6 allroad
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Recall Rating
8.2
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
8.3
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
41. Audi A5 (coupe)
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Recall Rating
8.2
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.3
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.5
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
42. Audi A5 (convertible)
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Recall Rating
8.2
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.7
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.9
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
43. Audi Q5 Sportback
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Recall Rating
8.2
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.8
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
44. Audi SQ5 Sportback
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Recall Rating
8.2
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.8
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
45. Audi Q8
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Recall Rating
8.1
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.2
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 10
46. Audi e-tron
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Recall Rating
8.1
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
6.9
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
47. Audi Q5
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Recall Rating
8.1
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.8
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.5
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
48. Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
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Recall Rating
8.1
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.4
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
49. Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback
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Recall Rating
8.1
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
6.9
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
50. Audi e-tron Sportback
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Recall Rating
8.1
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
6.1
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
51. Audi e-tron GT
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Recall Rating
8.0
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
6.0
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
How We Rank These Cars
The Recall Rating is a proprietary iSeeCars calculation that indicates the extent to which a given model has been recalled, or has technical service bulletins (TSBs are communications auto manufacturers issue to dealers regarding an issue), which are like recalls but less serious, or has open investigations that may lead to recalls or TSBs. A model is given a Recall Rating of “10” if it has no recalls, TSBs, or any investigations that may lead to a recall or TSB. In cases where the vehicle is newer and has had less opportunity for any of these events to happen, we adjust the score according to the vehicle’s age and overall brand performance. This ensures that new vehicles are not given any unfair advantage.
More specifically, iSeeCars analyzes the entire history of recalls, investigations, technical service bulletins (TSB) from NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), currently consisting of over 4.2 million records to calculate a Recall Rating for each vehicle. After adjusting for the age of the vehicle, we combine data on recalls, TSBs, and investigations into one number that reflects how the vehicle performs regarding recalls. In our score, we give the most weight to recalls which are the most serious. TSBs get slightly less weight due to their less serious nature, and investigations even less—since many investigations are closed without further action. The list of models for a given brand is ranked showing the models with the best Recall Ratings first. In the event of two or more vehicles with the same Recall Rating, we use iSeeCars proprietary rating of the overall quality of the car (iSeeCars Score) to break the tie.
The overall iSeeCars Score is an analysis of three factors: reliability, resale value and safety. It is calculated based on the latest research and analysis by our data science team. The data analysis comes from over 12 million new and used vehicles in our Longest-Lasting Cars and 5-Year Depreciation Studies, combined with NHTSA and IIHS Safety Ratings.
Vehicles are scored in three categories:
Reliability | 33.3%
The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.
Value Retention | 33.3%
The value retention score is based on our data science team's statistical analysis and prediction of 5-year depreciation from MSRP to determine which cars hold their value best, using US Bureau of Labor Statistics data to adjust for inflation.
Safety | 33.3%
The safety score is calculated based on the last five years of crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and incorporates the latest Top Safety Pick information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).