Audi A6 earns IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, bringing Audi total to seven top-rated models
- Audi A6 joins A5, Q5 SUV, Q5 Sportback, A6 Sportback e-tron, Q6 SUV e-tron, and Q6 Sportback e-tron in earning the TOP SAFETY PICK+ award
- Audi achieves more TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards than any other premium brand in 2026
The renowned US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the Audi A6 its highest safety rating, TOP SAFETY PICK+. With the addition of the A6, Audi now has seven models carrying the organization’s top distinction – more than any other premium brand in 2026. The award-winning models are the Audi A5, A6, Q5 SUV, Q5 Sportback, A6 Sportback e-tron, Q6 SUV e-tron, and Q6 Sportback e-tron.
IIHS evaluates vehicles in several categories, including front and side impact protection, pedestrian safety, and the effectiveness of front crash prevention systems. To earn the TOP SAFETY PICK+ designation, vehicles must achieve top ratings across all disciplines. The criteria became even more demanding in 2026, placing an even stronger emphasis on occupant protection and crash avoidance performance.
The Audi A6 secured the award following strong results in crashworthiness, crash avoidance, and lighting evaluations. The model received “Good” ratings in key crash tests and met the required standards for headlights and front crash prevention systems.
The top-rated models
- Audi A5
- Audi A6
- Audi Q5 SUV
- Audi Q5 Sportback
- Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
- Audi Q6 e-tron
- Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron
About IIHS
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent organization based in the United States and funded by the insurance industry. TOP SAFETY PICK+ is the organization’s highest safety award.
