2026 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Safety Rating
Large luxury cars Β· Historical model-year record Β· IIHS source checked date not recorded
This is the 2026 record, kept for reference. The current listing is the 2027 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron at 91.2/100. The 2026 results below are the exact ratings IIHS published for this model year.
IIHS crash-test results
Archived record: IIHS no longer publishes this model-year URL. The saved ratings remain visible here.
How the score is built
IIHS crash-test videos
No crash-test video was found on the saved IIHS page for this model year. Visit IIHS for the latest test details and any newly added videos.
Real-world context
| Measure | Result | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Class driver death rate | 21 per million registered vehicle-years | Large luxury cars as a class, adjusted for driver age and sex (Farmer, 2023); all vehicles average 38. Class context only. |
Other model years of the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
| Model year | Status | IIHS award | Primary tests reported | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron | Current listing | TSP+ | 4/4 | 91.2 |
| 2025 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron | Archived | TSP+ | 4/4 | 96.0 |
Each model year keeps its own record. Ratings from one year are never copied to another unless IIHS states the test applies.
Our analysis
The 2026 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron belongs to the Large luxury cars class. This class has a below-average driver death rate compared with the national average of 38 deaths per million registered vehicle-years. The class figure is adjusted for driver age and sex, which removes a large part of the selection effect in raw death rates. It is still a class average, not a measurement of this model.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron has no IIHS Top Safety Pick award in the 2026 award cycle. That can mean a result below the award threshold in one test, or tests IIHS has not completed. Absence of an award is not evidence that the vehicle is unsafe.
Across the 6 IIHS rating categories reported, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron earned 5 Good ratings. One result sits below Good; the verdict at the top of the page names it.
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Safety recalls for the 2026 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
We do not have a verified NHTSA recall lookup for this model and year. An unmatched or unavailable lookup is not evidence of a clean recall record.
Recall campaigns from the NHTSA recalls database, retrieved 2026-09-16. A recall applies to a range of build dates, not necessarily every car of this model year, so confirm against your own VIN. Recalls do not affect the safety score on this page.
Questions about the 2026 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
Is the 2026 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron a safe car?
IIHS has published 4 of the 4 primary tests and 0 of the 4 occupant-protection details for the 2026 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron. Available results are shown below. Only current models with all required results enter the ranking.
What is the 2026 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron IIHS rating?
IIHS reports: small overlap front = Good; moderate overlap front: updated test = Good; side: updated test = Good; headlights (varies by trim/option) = Good; seat belt reminders = Marginal; latch ease of use = Good.
Is the 2026 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron an IIHS Top Safety Pick?
No. The 2026 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron does not hold an IIHS Top Safety Pick award for the 2026 model year, which can reflect a result below Good in a qualifying test or tests that IIHS has not yet completed.
How does the 2026 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron compare with other large luxury cars?
The class leader is the 2026 Audi A6 at 93.5/100. The comparison table on this page lists the closest-scoring current large luxury cars with complete records.
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