MODEL
Tesla Model X P90d
NHTSA safety across every Tesla Model X P90d model year we cover.
Across the 1 model year of the Tesla Model X P90d we cover (2019 to 2019), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2019 at 94 on the NHTSA Safety Index. No recalls are on record across those years.
The 2019 Tesla Model X P90D is a full-size, all-electric luxury SUV built for families and tech-forward buyers who refuse to compromise on performance or space. With its distinctive falcon-wing rear doors and all-wheel-drive powertrain, it sits at the premium end of the electric SUV segment, competing on both capability and cutting-edge technology rather than conventional utility-vehicle expectations.
At MotorCaliber, we look at one thing: how safe is this vehicle? For the 2019 Tesla Model X P90D, the answer is reassuring across every dimension we track. The NHTSA Safety Index lands at 94 out of 100, placing it firmly in our Exceptional band. Crash-test results back that up with a clean sweep: five stars in frontal, five stars in side, and five stars in rollover testing. That last figure is worth noting, because tall SUVs historically struggle with rollover ratings. The Model X's low-mounted battery pack keeps the center of gravity unusually low for a vehicle of this size, and the numbers reflect that advantage. Recalls for the 2019 model year stand at zero, which is a straightforward win in our scoring. Owner complaints total 73 across the year, including 10 reported crashes, 3 fire allegations, and 5 injury claims. Those are unverified allegations, not confirmed incidents, but shoppers should take fire-related complaints seriously given the scrutiny surrounding EV battery systems. Seventy-three complaints is not a negligible figure for a single model year, and it warrants attention. The honest bottom line here is that the Model X P90D enters our covered period with elite crash-test credentials and a clean recall record, tempered by a complaint volume that is worth monitoring before you buy.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the Model X for its impressive straight-line performance, spacious and futuristic interior, and the theatrical appeal of its falcon-wing doors. Most acknowledge that the large touchscreen-driven cabin feels genuinely premium, though some note the software-heavy controls can require adjustment. Ride comfort and low-speed refinement draw consistent approval, while the overall driving experience is described as smooth and composed for a large SUV.
- The 2019 Model X P90D earned a 94 out of 100 NHTSA Safety Index, placing it in the Exceptional band, with perfect five-star ratings across frontal, side, and rollover crash categories.
- Zero recalls were issued for the 2019 model year, making this one of the cleaner recall records in our covered window for this vehicle.
- Owner complaints total 73 for the 2019 year, including 3 unverified fire allegations. Shoppers concerned about EV battery fire risk should review these NHTSA complaint filings directly before purchasing.
- The Model X's low floor-mounted battery pack contributes to a lower center of gravity than most SUVs, which likely supports its five-star rollover rating, a rating that is genuinely uncommon in the full-size SUV class.