NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2021 Tesla Model X 7-Seat
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
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.
The 2021 Tesla Model X 7-Seat 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
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
Reviewers 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.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 15901
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
39 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.