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Tesla Model X 60d Safety
NHTSA safety across every Tesla Model X 60d model year we cover.
Across the 1 model year of the Tesla Model X 60d we cover (2019 to 2019), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2019 at 94 on the NHTSA Safety Index. No recalls are on record across those years.
The 2019 Tesla Model X 60D is a full-size, all-electric SUV aimed at tech-forward families who want performance, utility, and a strong safety profile in one package. With its distinctive falcon-wing rear doors and all-wheel-drive standard, the Model X occupies a premium space in the electric SUV segment, targeting buyers who expect cutting-edge features alongside serious crash protection.
For the 2019 model year, the Tesla Model X 60D achieved a perfect 5-star rating in every NHTSA crash-test category: frontal impact, side impact, and rollover. This clean sweep is particularly noteworthy for a tall SUV, a vehicle class where rollover risk often constrains overall scores. The Model X benefits from a low, floor-mounted battery pack, which maintains an uncommonly low center of gravity for its size. This exceptional crash-test performance contributes to an overall Safety Index of 94 out of 100, placing the 2019 Model X 60D firmly in the Exceptional band. The model year has a clean recall record, with zero NHTSA recalls issued. However, the publication also notes 73 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. These include 10 alleged crashes, 3 alleged fires, and 5 reported injuries. While these are unverified allegations and not confirmed defects, the fire-related complaints warrant attention given ongoing industry scrutiny of high-voltage battery systems in collision scenarios.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the Model X for its rapid acceleration, spacious and tech-rich interior, and strong real-world safety credentials. Most acknowledge the falcon-wing doors as a polarizing but functional design choice. Criticism tends to center on panel fit, software quirks, and the premium pricing, rather than on safety or structural performance.
- The 2019 Model X 60D earned a 94 out of 100 NHTSA Safety Index score, placing it in the Exceptional band, with perfect 5-star ratings in frontal, side, and rollover crash testing.
- This model year carries zero NHTSA recalls, making it one of the cleaner records in the premium electric SUV space for that snapshot year.
- Owner complaints total 73, including 10 alleged crashes, 3 alleged fires, and 5 reported injuries. These are unverified allegations, but the fire-related complaints are worth monitoring given the sensitivity around high-voltage battery systems in accidents.
- The Model X's floor-mounted battery pack lowers its center of gravity compared to most SUVs, which likely contributes to its strong 5-star rollover rating despite the vehicle's large footprint and tall profile.