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Tesla Model X 7-Seat
NHTSA safety across every Tesla Model X 7-Seat model year we cover.
Across the 1 model year of the Tesla Model X 7-Seat we cover (2021 to 2021), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2021 at 98 on the NHTSA Safety Index. No recalls are on record across those years.
The Tesla Model X is a full-size all-electric SUV aimed at tech-forward families who want serious passenger capacity alongside cutting-edge performance. The 7-seat configuration targets buyers who need genuine third-row utility without sacrificing the instant torque and advanced driver-assistance features that define the Tesla ownership experience. It competes at the premium end of the electric SUV segment, where safety expectations are high.
For the 2021 model year, the Tesla Model X 7-Seat earns a MotorCaliber Safety Index of 98 out of 100, placing it firmly in our Exceptional band. That score is backed by a clean sweep of 5-star ratings across all three NHTSA crash-test categories: frontal, side, and rollover. Achieving a perfect five stars in rollover testing is particularly noteworthy for a vehicle of this size and height, and it reflects the structural and weight-distribution benefits that come with a low-mounted battery pack. Perhaps most striking is the recall count for the covered model year: zero. In a period when the broader auto industry processed a high volume of recall actions, the 2021 Model X avoided any federally mandated safety campaigns entirely. Owner complaints total 39 across the covered period, with 3 reported crashes and 2 reported injuries documented in NHTSA's system. It bears emphasis that these are unverified allegations, not confirmed defects. No fires and no fatalities were reported in this dataset. The overall safety picture for the 2021 Model X is genuinely strong. Shoppers who prioritize crash-test performance and a clean regulatory record will find very little to argue with here. The honest bottom line: this is one of the better-performing vehicles we have reviewed on pure safety metrics.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the Model X for its impressive acceleration, spacious interior, and the breadth of its driver-assistance technology. Most acknowledge the distinctive falcon-wing rear doors as a conversation piece that can also create practical advantages in tight parking situations. Criticisms tend to center on interior fit and finish relative to the price point, and on the complexity of the infotainment-heavy control layout.
- The 2021 Tesla Model X 7-Seat earned 5 stars in every NHTSA crash-test category, including rollover, which is an uncommon achievement for a tall, full-size SUV.
- Zero recalls were issued for the 2021 model year in our covered dataset, making it one of the cleanest regulatory records among vehicles we track in this segment.
- Owner complaints on file with NHTSA total 39 for this model year, including 3 alleged crashes and 2 alleged injuries. These are unverified consumer allegations and do not represent confirmed safety defects.
- The low center of gravity created by the underfloor battery pack contributes directly to the vehicle's 5-star rollover rating, offering a meaningful structural safety advantage over conventional full-size SUVs.