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Tesla Model S P100d Safety
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.
The 2019 Tesla Model S P100D achieves a NHTSA Safety Index of 98 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The vehicle secured a perfect 5-out-of-5 stars in rollover resistance, a notable result for a large sedan. However, frontal and side crash-test ratings remain unrated by the NHTSA for this specific variant, leaving those key crash performance metrics unquantified. The 2019 Model S P100D has no recalls on record. Owner complaints total 32, with 4 alleging crash involvement and 1 alleging an injury. These complaints are unverified allegations. The exceptional Safety Index is driven by the strong rollover performance and a clear recall record, but the absence of comprehensive crash-test data for frontal and side impacts presents an incomplete picture for consumers.
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 NHTSA 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.