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NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2019 Tesla Model S P90d

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
32Complaints
1Investigations
ABOUT THE TESLA MODEL S P90D

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.

VERDICT

The 2019 Tesla Model S P90d earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 98 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.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • families prioritizing rollover safety
  • new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers 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.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

OverallNot rated
FrontalNot rated
SideNot rated
Rollover
Rollover risk 5.7%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 14099

Index breakdown

Crash protection70/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record17.75/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: StandardStability control: Standard

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Tesla Model S P90d at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

32 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

4reported crash
0reported fire
1reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsSuspension 8Service Brakes 5Forward Collision Avoidance 5Electrical System 4Unknown Or Other 4Steering 4

Rivals in Sedan (2019)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 14099), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Tesla Model S P90d 2019. Class rank 10 of 119 in Sedan 2019. Methodology · Disclosure