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Tesla Model S P90d Safety
NHTSA safety across every Tesla Model S P90d model year we cover.
Across the 1 model year of the Tesla Model S P90d 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 P90D is a full-size, all-electric performance sedan aimed at tech-forward buyers who want luxury, serious acceleration, and a strong safety reputation in one package. Positioned at the top of Tesla's flagship lineup, the Model S competes with German executive sedans while offering a distinctly Silicon Valley approach to the driving experience. It is a vehicle that has long carried outsized expectations on the safety front.
The 2019 Tesla Model S P90D earns an exceptional 98 out of 100 on MotorCaliber's NHTSA Safety Index, a standout result. Its rollover protection received a perfect 5 out of 5 stars, benefiting from the low center of gravity provided by its floor-mounted battery pack. However, frontal and side crash-test results are not rated in the available data. A remarkable aspect of this model year is its recall record: zero. This absence of recalls for a technologically advanced vehicle is a significant indicator. Owner complaints total 32, including 4 reports of crashes and 1 report of injuries. These are unverified allegations, as noted by NHTSA, but they warrant attention. No fire complaints or reported deaths are present in this dataset. The 2019 Model S P90D's performance places it among the stronger models in our full-size sedan review.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the Model S as a landmark vehicle in the electric sedan segment, praising its performance, over-the-air software capability, and interior technology. Most acknowledge that the driving experience feels unlike any traditional luxury competitor. Some reviewers note that interior material quality and fit and finish have historically trailed European rivals at similar price points.
- The 2019 Tesla Model S P90D earns a 98 out of 100 NHTSA Safety Index, landing in the Exceptional band, which is among the highest scores in our full-size sedan coverage.
- Rollover protection scores a perfect 5 out of 5 stars, a result tied in part to the low center of gravity created by the floor-mounted battery pack, a structural safety benefit unique to purpose-built EVs.
- Zero recalls were recorded for the 2019 model year in our dataset, which is a noteworthy result for a vehicle with this level of software and electrical complexity.
- Thirty-two owner complaints are on file with NHTSA, including 4 reported crashes and 1 reported injury. These are unverified allegations, but shoppers should review the complaint narratives directly on NHTSA's database before purchasing.