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NHTSA crash test of the 2019 Tesla Model X P90d

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2019 Tesla Model X P90d

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

0Recalls
73Complaints
1Investigations
ABOUT THE TESLA MODEL X P90D

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.

VERDICT

The 2019 Tesla Model X P90d earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 94 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
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers 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.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 9.3%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 14104

Index breakdown

Crash protection70/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record14/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: StandardStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Tesla Model X P90d at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

10reported crash
3reported fire
5reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsSuspension 23Unknown Or Other 16Electrical System 16Structure 12Vehicle Speed Control 8Steering 7

Rivals in SUV (2019)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 14104), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Tesla Model X P90d 2019. Class rank 5 of 93 in SUV 2019. Methodology · Disclosure