NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2019 Tesla Model S P90d
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
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 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.
- families prioritizing rollover safety
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
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
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 14099
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
32 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.