MODEL
Tesla Model S P100d
NHTSA safety across every Tesla Model S P100d model year we cover.
Across the 1 model year of the Tesla Model S P100d we cover (2019 to 2019), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2019 at 98 on the NHTSA Safety Index. No recalls are on record across those years.
The 2019 Tesla Model S P100D is the performance flagship of Tesla's full-size luxury sedan lineup, aimed squarely at buyers who want blistering straight-line speed wrapped in a sophisticated, technology-forward package. Competing against established German luxury sedans, this all-electric four-door targets affluent early adopters and performance enthusiasts who refuse to compromise between excitement and practicality.
At MotorCaliber, we measure safety, and the 2019 Tesla Model S P100D delivers a genuinely strong picture on that front. The vehicle earns a MotorCaliber Safety Index of 98 out of 100, placing it squarely in our Exceptional band. The standout individual result is a perfect 5-out-of-5 stars in rollover resistance, a meaningful figure for a large sedan carrying a heavy floor-mounted battery pack that lowers its center of gravity considerably. Frontal and side crash-test ratings are listed as not rated under the NHTSA program for this specific variant, so shoppers cannot lean on those star counts for direct comparison. That is worth noting honestly. On the recall front, the 2019 Model S P100D carries zero recalls across the model years we cover, which is a clean record by any standard. Owner complaints total 32, a relatively modest count for a vehicle of this profile. Within those complaints, 4 allege involvement in a crash and 1 alleges an injury. All complaints are unverified allegations, and context matters here. The bottom line is that the Model S P100D posts an exceptional safety index driven by strong rollover performance and a spotless recall record, but the absence of frontal and side star ratings leaves part of the crash-test picture incomplete for shoppers who want the full story.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the Model S for its extraordinary acceleration, long electric range, and spacious, minimalist interior. Most consider it a benchmark in the electric luxury sedan segment. Some reviewers note that the large touchscreen-centric interface can feel distracting, and a few point to inconsistent build quality as a recurring conversation point among critics.
- The 2019 Model S P100D earns a MotorCaliber Safety Index of 98 out of 100, landing in the Exceptional band, driven in significant part by a perfect 5-star rollover rating.
- Frontal and side crash-test star ratings from NHTSA are not available for this specific variant, meaning shoppers cannot make a complete star-for-star comparison against competitors on those dimensions.
- There are zero recalls on record for the 2019 Model S P100D across the model years we cover, which is a notably clean regulatory safety record.
- Owner complaints total 32, including 4 alleging crash involvement and 1 alleging an injury. These are unverified allegations, but shoppers should review the specific complaint details on NHTSA's database before purchasing.