NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2019 Tesla Model S P100d Safety Ratings
The 2019 Tesla Model S P100d 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
The 2019 Tesla Model S P100D achieves a NHTSA Safety Index of 98 out of 100, placing it within our Exceptional band. This specific model year presents a robust safety profile, marked by zero recalls on file with federal authorities. Further strengthening its assessment, the vehicle received a perfect rollover star rating, complemented by full marks in both crash protection and avoidance technology categories.
The 2019 Tesla Model S P100D receives a NHTSA Safety Index of 98/100 and a 5-star NHTSA rollover rating, according to federal NHTSA 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 P100d ranks 9 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 | 9 of 119 Sedans tested for 2019 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Tesla Model S P100d?
The 2019 Tesla Model S P100D enters the federal safety review with a 98/100 Safety Index, landing it in the Exceptional band. Its crash protection and avoidance technology sub-scores are perfect, achieving 70 out of 70 and 10 out of 10 respectively. The defect record also rates highly at 17.75 out of 20. This model year carries no prior-year Safety Index for comparison. A key factor in its high rating is the absence of any recalls for the 2019 Model S P100D. The perfect score for avoidance technology is attributed to standard-equipped features such as forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control. In crash testing, the 2019 Model S P100D earned a 5-star rollover rating, demonstrating a 6 percent risk figure and a clean dynamic tip result. This is the only hard crash-test number NHTSA produced for this specific configuration. NHTSA has received 32 owner complaints for this model year. While these are unverified allegations and do not affect the official recall or crash-test record, a concentration of reported issues around Suspension and Service Brakes is present within the complaint file.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2019 Tesla Model S P100d perform in crash tests?
The 2019 Tesla Model S P100D received a perfect 5 out of 5 stars for rollover resistance from NHTSA. This result is paired with a measured rollover risk of just 6 percent and a dynamic tip test result of No Tip. NHTSA did not assign overall, frontal, or side star ratings for this model year.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 14098
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Tesla Model S P100d have any recalls?
The 2019 Tesla Model S P100D has zero NHTSA recall campaigns on file. No park-outside advisory and no do-not-drive order appears in the federal record for this model year. That is a clean defect record and a meaningful contributor to the 17.75 out of 20 defect-record component of the Safety Index.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Tesla Model S P100d?
Owners have submitted 32 unverified allegations to NHTSA for this model year. The top components cited in those unverified reports are Suspension with 8 allegations, Service Brakes and Forward Collision Avoidance each with 5, and Electrical System, Steering, and Unknown Or Other each with 4. Four alleged crashes and one alleged injury appear in the dataset.
32 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Tesla Model S P100d?
Any shopper considering this 7-year-old vehicle should run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup tool to confirm no new campaigns have been added and that any future remedy work has been completed. Reviewing the 32 unverified owner complaints on NHTSA.gov by component is also a practical pre-purchase step.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2019 Tesla Model S P100D specifically, contributing directly to the near-perfect 17.75/20 defect-record score within the 98/100 Safety Index.
- NHTSA assigned a 5-star rollover rating with a 6 percent risk figure and a No Tip dynamic result for this model year, but overall, frontal, and side crash-test ratings were not conducted and are listed as not rated.
- All three crash-avoidance technologies tracked by MotorCaliber, which are forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control, are standard on this 2019 trim, earning a perfect 10/10 avoidance technology sub-score.
- The 32 unverified NHTSA complaints for this model year are concentrated in Suspension (8 allegations) and Service Brakes (5 allegations); these are unverified consumer reports, not established defects, but the complaint file at NHTSA.gov is worth reviewing before purchase.
RANKINGSWhere the 2019 Tesla Model S P100d places
The 2019 Tesla Model S P100d qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2019 Tesla Model S P100d safety questions
Was the 2019 Tesla Model S P100d crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2019 Tesla Model S P100d, 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 P100d crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2019 Tesla Model S P100d 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 P100d have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Tesla Model S P100d 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 P100d?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 32 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Tesla Model S P100d. 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 60d | 98/100 | not rated | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 14098), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Tesla Model S P100d 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 9 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.