Tesla Model X P100d Safety

The 2019 Tesla Model X P100D is a full-size, all-electric luxury SUV aimed at tech-forward families who want performance alongside practicality. Sitting at the top of Tesla's Model X lineup, the P100D targets buyers who refuse to compromise between cargo space, seven-passenger seating, and serious straight-line speed. It competes in a rarified segment where safety credentials carry real weight.

The 2019 Tesla Model X P100D earns one of the strongest safety profiles MotorCaliber has assessed. Its NHTSA Safety Index of 94 out of 100 places it firmly in the Exceptional band. The vehicle achieved a perfect sweep of five stars across all three crash-test categories: frontal, side, and rollover. For a tall, heavy SUV, the five-star rollover rating deserves particular recognition. Tesla's low center of gravity, a structural advantage from the floor-mounted battery pack, clearly contributes to this result. The 2019 Model X P100D carries zero recalls across the model years covered, a clean record and a meaningful data point for consumers. Owner complaints require honest attention. NHTSA logged 73 total complaints, including 10 crash allegations, 3 fire allegations, and 5 injury allegations. These are unverified claims, not confirmed incidents. The fire allegations are notable given ongoing industry discussion around high-voltage battery systems. No deaths were reported in this data. The crash-test picture for this vehicle is as good as it gets, supported by a clean recall record. Consumers should weigh the complaint volume with appropriate scrutiny.

WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the Model X P100D for its remarkable acceleration, spacious and tech-rich interior, and the practical advantages of the falcon-wing rear doors. Most acknowledge that the ownership experience is unconventional compared to traditional luxury SUVs, and opinions on software-driven features and service accessibility tend to vary, though the vehicle's performance credentials are rarely disputed.