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NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2019 Tesla Model S 60d

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

0Recalls
32Complaints
1Investigations
ABOUT THE TESLA MODEL S 60D

The 2019 Tesla Model S 60d is a full-size all-wheel-drive electric sedan positioned squarely at buyers who want premium long-range transportation with a strong emphasis on technology and performance. Competing against established luxury sedans, the Model S has long been a flagship for Tesla, appealing to early adopters, tech-forward professionals, and safety-conscious families who want a spacious, forward-thinking alternative to traditional German and American luxury offerings.

VERDICT

The 2019 Tesla Model S 60d earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 98 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 Model S as a benchmark-setting luxury electric sedan, praising its performance, interior technology, and long-range capability. Most professional assessments highlight the car's distinctive driving character and over-the-air software updates as genuine differentiators, though some reviewers note that cabin material quality and service accessibility have historically been points of discussion relative to traditional luxury competitors.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

OverallNot rated
FrontalNot rated
SideNot rated
Rollover
Rollover risk 5.7%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 14095

Index breakdown

Crash protection70/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record17.75/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: StandardStability control: Standard

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Tesla Model S 60d at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

4reported crash
0reported fire
1reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsSuspension 8Service Brakes 5Forward Collision Avoidance 5Electrical System 4Unknown Or Other 4Steering 4

Rivals in Sedan (2019)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 14095), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Tesla Model S 60d 2019. Class rank 6 of 119 in Sedan 2019. Methodology · Disclosure