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NHTSA crash test of the 2019 Tesla Model X 60d

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2019 Tesla Model X 60d

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

0Recalls
73Complaints
1Investigations
ABOUT THE TESLA MODEL X 60D

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.

VERDICT

The 2019 Tesla Model X 60d earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 94 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
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers 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.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 9.3%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 14100

Index breakdown

Crash protection70/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record14/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: StandardStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Tesla Model X 60d at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

10reported crash
3reported fire
5reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsSuspension 23Unknown Or Other 16Electrical System 16Structure 12Vehicle Speed Control 8Steering 7

Rivals in SUV (2019)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 14100), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Tesla Model X 60d 2019. Class rank 1 of 93 in SUV 2019. Methodology · Disclosure