NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2023 Tesla Model X Later Release Safety Ratings
The 2023 Tesla Model X Later Release scores 100 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), 0 recalls, and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2023 Tesla Model X Later Release achieves an exceptional safety profile, earning a perfect 100/100 Safety Index score. This model year stands out with a flawless record in federal data: zero recalls have been issued, and no owner complaints are on file with NHTSA. This absence of reported defects or issues directly contributes to its full marks across all components of the safety index, indicating robust performance by every available metric.
The 2023 Tesla Model X Later Release SUV AWD holds a NHTSA Safety Index of 100/100 and a 5-out-of-5-star NHTSA rollover rating, with zero recalls recorded in federal NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 139 SUVs from 2023 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2023 Tesla Model X Later Release ranks 1 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 100 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 9.3% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 1 of 139 SUVs tested for 2023 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Tesla Model X Later Release?
The 2023 Tesla Model X Later Release achieves the highest possible Safety Index score of 100 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. This leading assessment is based on perfect scores across all three measured components: 70 out of 70 for crash protection, 10 out of 10 for avoidance technology, and 20 out of 20 for its defect record. There is no prior-year Safety Index available for comparison. The vehicle's defect record is particularly strong, showing zero recall campaigns since its release. This is a significant finding for a model that has now been in service long enough to develop a field history. Its avoidance technology score is bolstered by standard forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control. In NHTSA's rollover resistance test, the Model X Later Release earned 5 out of 5 stars, indicating a 9 percent rollover risk. This figure is competitive within its SUV size and weight class. However, NHTSA did not publish NCAP scores for frontal or side crash protection for this model year, leaving a data gap that prospective buyers should consider.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2023 Tesla Model X Later Release perform in crash tests?
The 2023 Tesla Model X Later Release exhibits a 9 percent rollover risk, earning 5 out of 5 stars in that assessment. This result is further supported by a "No Tip" outcome in the dynamic tip test. No other crash protection dimensions for this model year, including overall, frontal, or side impact protection, have been rated by NHTSA's NCAP program.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20058
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Tesla Model X Later Release have any recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2023 Tesla Model X Later Release. NHTSA records zero recall actions for this specific variant, meaning there are no open remedy campaigns to check, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive warnings associated with this model year at this time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Tesla Model X Later Release?
NHTSA records zero owner complaints for the 2023 Tesla Model X Later Release. No unverified allegations of crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been submitted to the agency for this variant. No top complaint components are on file to report.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Tesla Model X Later Release?
This 3-year-old vehicle carries no recalls on file with NHTSA. Despite this, shoppers should still run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup tool to confirm no new campaigns have opened since this data was compiled; VIN-level checks remain the most current source available.
- The 2023 Tesla Model X Later Release is the only variant in the MotorCaliber database to carry a perfect 100/100 Safety Index with a 20/20 defect record score, reflecting zero recall campaigns on file for this specific model year.
- NHTSA has not assigned overall, frontal, or side crash-test star ratings to this variant; the sole NCAP result available is a 5-star rollover resistance score with a 9 percent rollover risk and a No Tip dynamic result.
- All three crash-avoidance technologies tracked by MotorCaliber, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control, are standard equipment on this model year, contributing the full 10 out of 10 avoidance technology score.
- Zero owner complaints have been submitted to NHTSA for this variant, meaning there are no unverified allegations of crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths on file, which is an unusually clean complaint record for a vehicle with meaningful time in service.
RANKINGSWhere the 2023 Tesla Model X Later Release places
The 2023 Tesla Model X Later Release qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2023 Tesla Model X Later Release safety questions
Was the 2023 Tesla Model X Later Release crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2023 Tesla Model X Later Release, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 100 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2023 Tesla Model X Later Release crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2023 Tesla Model X Later Release earned 5 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 9.3%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2023 Tesla Model X Later Release have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Tesla Model X Later Release as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Tesla Model X Later Release?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Tesla Model X Later Release. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Rivals in SUV (2023)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Tesla Model Y Later Release | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y Rwd Early Release | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y Rwd Later Release | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Buick Envision | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 2023 Lexus Rz 450e | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Volvo Xc90 B5 | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20058), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Tesla Model X Later Release 2023.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 1 of 139 in the SUV class for 2023.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.