NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2023 Tesla Model S Later Release
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The Tesla Model S is a full-size electric luxury sedan that has long positioned itself at the top of the EV performance hierarchy. Aimed at tech-forward buyers who want premium refinement alongside serious range and acceleration, the 2023 Model S competes against the best from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche. It is a flagship product in every sense, and its safety profile deserves the same scrutiny as its headline performance numbers.
The 2023 Tesla Model S Later Release earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 100 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.
- families prioritizing rollover safety
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
Reviewers generally regard the Tesla Model S as one of the most accomplished luxury sedans available, praising its blistering performance, long electric range, and over-the-air software capability. Most acknowledge that the infotainment-heavy interior requires adjustment and that build quality consistency has historically drawn mixed reactions, but the overall verdict tends to be strongly favorable for buyers prioritizing technology and driving dynamics.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20057
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.