NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2019 Tesla Model S 60d Safety Ratings
The 2019 Tesla Model S 60d scores 98 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), 0 recalls, and 32 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
A perfect crash-avoidance technology score, coupled with a clean recall record, bolsters the 2019 Tesla Model S 60d's NHTSA Safety Index of 98/100. This places the vehicle firmly in the Exceptional band. Its sole area for improvement in our scoring methodology is its defect record, which, while modest, is the only factor preventing a full 20 points in that sub-score.
The 2019 Tesla Model S 60d holds a NHTSA Safety Index of 98/100 and a 5-out-of-5 NHTSA rollover star rating, sourced from NHTSA crash-test and recall data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 119 Sedans from 2019 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2019 Tesla Model S 60d ranks 6 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 98 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 5.7% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 32 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 6 of 119 Sedans tested for 2019 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Tesla Model S 60d?
The 2019 Tesla Model S 60d achieved a 98/100 Safety Index, notably without any recall campaigns filed. This absence of recalls, combined with a perfect 5-star rollover rating and a low 6 percent NHTSA rollover risk, define its safety profile for this model year. Its crash protection earned a full 70 out of 70 points. Avoidance technology also scored a perfect 10 out of 10, attributed to standard forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control. The defect record, at 17.75 out of 20, is the only sub-score not at its maximum. This reflects 32 unverified owner complaints across several categories: Suspension, Service Brakes, Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical System, and Steering. No single complaint category shows a dominant pattern in the available NHTSA data.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2019 Tesla Model S 60d perform in crash tests?
The 2019 Tesla Model S 60d earned 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's rollover test, with a 6 percent risk and a "No Tip" dynamic result. However, the Model S 60d lacks overall, frontal, or side crash-test ratings from the agency for this model year; these categories remain untested.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 14095
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Tesla Model S 60d have any recalls?
The 2019 Tesla Model S 60d carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns. No components were flagged, and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisory is on file for this model year. That clean record contributes directly to its near-perfect defect record sub-score of 17.75 out of 20.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Tesla Model S 60d?
NHTSA has logged 32 unverified owner complaints for this model year. The most frequently alleged problem areas are Suspension with 8 reports, Service Brakes and Forward Collision Avoidance each with 5, and Electrical System and Steering each with 4. All are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
32 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Tesla Model S 60d?
Shoppers considering this 7-year-old vehicle should run the VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup tool before purchase. Because this model year currently shows zero open recalls, there is no outstanding remedy to verify, but VIN-level checks can surface any campaign added after this data was compiled.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2019 Tesla Model S 60d, the cleanest possible defect record and a key driver of its 98/100 Safety Index.
- NHTSA awarded this model year a perfect 5-star rollover rating with a 6 percent rollover risk and a No Tip dynamic result, the only completed crash-test dimension on record.
- Overall, frontal, and side crash-test star ratings were not assigned by NHTSA for this model year; those categories are not rated rather than scored low.
- The 32 unverified NHTSA complaints cluster most heavily around Suspension with 8 allegations and Service Brakes and Forward Collision Avoidance with 5 each, all unconfirmed consumer reports.
RANKINGSWhere the 2019 Tesla Model S 60d places
The 2019 Tesla Model S 60d qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2019 Tesla Model S 60d safety questions
Was the 2019 Tesla Model S 60d crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2019 Tesla Model S 60d, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 98 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 2019 Tesla Model S 60d crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2019 Tesla Model S 60d earned 5 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 5.7%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2019 Tesla Model S 60d have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Tesla Model S 60d 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 2019 Tesla Model S 60d?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 32 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Tesla Model S 60d. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Rivals in Sedan (2019)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Acura RLX Sport | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Audi A4 Allroad | 99/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Audi Rs5 Sportback | 99/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Audi S5 Sportback | 99/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Audi S4 | 98/100 | not rated | 1 |
| 2019 Tesla Model S 75d | 98/100 | not rated | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 14095), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Tesla Model S 60d 2019.
- 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 6 of 119 in the Sedan class for 2019.
- 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.