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NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2023 Tesla Model X Later Release

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

0Recalls
0Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE TESLA MODEL X LATER RELEASE

The Tesla Model X is a full-size all-electric SUV aimed at tech-forward families who want maximum passenger capacity, cutting-edge driver assistance, and a premium experience. The Later Release 2023 model represents Tesla's refined take on the platform, competing against luxury three-row SUVs while bringing a distinct electric powertrain identity to a segment that increasingly values both safety and sustainability.

VERDICT

The 2023 Tesla Model X Later Release earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 100 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
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Tesla Model X as a technologically impressive and capable luxury SUV that delivers a genuinely distinctive ownership experience. Most praise the performance, interior space, and advanced driver assistance features, while noting that the brand's software-driven approach and unconventional design choices, including the distinctive falcon-wing doors, may not suit every buyer's practical needs.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

OverallNot rated
FrontalNot rated
SideNot rated
Rollover
Rollover risk 9.3%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20058

Index breakdown

Crash protection70/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record20/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: StandardStability control: Standard

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Tesla Model X Later Release at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths

Rivals in SUV (2023)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 20058), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Tesla Model X Later Release 2023. Class rank 1 of 139 in SUV 2023. Methodology · Disclosure