NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Tesla Model X Safety Ratings
The 2024 Tesla Model X scores 93 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), 8 recalls, and 23 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2024 Tesla Model X achieves a NHTSA Safety Index of 93 out of 100, securing its place in the Exceptional band. Its perfect crash protection subscore and full marks for avoidance technology are notable. This strong safety showing is tempered by a record of eight recalls, a factor that consumers should consider in their overall assessment.
The 2024 Tesla Model X holds a NHTSA Safety Index of 93 out of 100 and a 5-star NHTSA rollover rating, based on federal NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 144 SUVs from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Tesla Model X ranks 16 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 93 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 9.3% |
| Recalls on file | 8 |
| Owner complaints | 23 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 16 of 144 SUVs tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Tesla Model X?
The 2024 Tesla Model X represents a notable jump in the NHTSA Safety Index, rising 11 points from the 2023 model year's score of 82/100 in the Strong band to 93/100 in the Exceptional band. That movement is driven by a perfect crash-protection subscore of 70 out of 70 and a full 10 out of 10 for avoidance technology, both of which reflect the rollover 5-star result and the standard fitment of forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control across all variants. The one area pulling the Index below a theoretical ceiling is the defect record subscore of 13 out of 20, a direct consequence of eight recall campaigns active against this model year. Those campaigns touch safety-critical systems, most notably two separate air bag concerns, one involving an incorrect horn pad and a second involving a driver air bag cushion that could tear on deployment. A hood latch recall and a back-over prevention software issue round out the more consequential campaigns. Two recalls received OTA software remedies. Shoppers and current owners should treat the air bag campaigns as the highest-priority items to confirm resolved by VIN.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Tesla Model X perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Tesla Model X carries a perfect 5-star rating for rollover protection, with NHTSA testing showing a 9 percent rollover risk and a passing dynamic tip result. This is the only crash-test category for which NHTSA has published ratings for the 2024 Model X. No overall, frontal, or side crash ratings are available.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19953
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Tesla Model X have any recalls?
Eight recalls are on record for the 2024 Tesla Model X. Campaigns cover air bag horn-pad mismatches, a driver air bag cushion that could tear during deployment, a computer circuit board affecting back-over prevention, flickering parking lights and low-beam headlights (addressed by OTA fix), and a hood latch assembly that may fail. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the data provided.
AIR BAGS25V172000
Risk: An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla service will inspect and install an air bag with the correct horn pad as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001.
Reported 2025-03-19
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE25V002000
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall
Reported 2025-01-07
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:CUSHION24V967000
Risk: A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Tesla service will replace the air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-20-001.
Reported 2024-12-24
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS24V904000
Risk: Flickering headlights or parking lights may not suffciently illuminate the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. All vehicles were updated by September 17, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-017.
Reported 2024-12-02
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH24V554000
Risk: An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.
Reported 2024-07-24
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES24V376000
Risk: A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.
Reported 2024-05-28
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL24V051000
Risk: Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
Reported 2024-01-30
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR23V743000
Risk: An air bag that is not designed to function with the replacement steering yoke or wheel may deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and replace the driver air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-20-005.
Reported 2023-11-03
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Tesla Model X?
NHTSA has received 23 unverified owner complaints for the 2024 Tesla Model X. The most frequently alleged component is Forward Collision Avoidance with 8 reports, followed by Unknown or Other issues at 6, Structure and Suspension at 3 each, and Steering and Electrical System at 2 each. Two alleged crashes have been reported. All figures are unverified consumer allegations.
23 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Tesla Model X?
With eight recall campaigns already on record for the 2024 Tesla Model X, prospective owners must run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup tool. Ensuring that every remedy has been completed is the single most important safety step a buyer can take, particularly given that two of these recalls address air bag issues.
- The 2024 model year Safety Index rose 11 points over the 2023 model year, moving from the Strong band to the Exceptional band, the largest single-year gain in recent Model X history.
- Two distinct air bag recall campaigns affect the 2024 Tesla Model X: one for an incorrect horn pad and one for a driver air bag cushion that could tear during deployment, making air bag remedy verification a priority for any VIN check.
- NHTSA has not assigned overall, frontal, or side crash-test star ratings to this model year; the only rated dimension is rollover, where the vehicle earned a perfect 5 out of 5 stars with a 9 percent risk figure.
- Forward Collision Avoidance is the most frequently alleged problem component in the 23 unverified owner complaints on file, accounting for 8 of those reports, a pattern worth monitoring as additional complaints accumulate.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Tesla Model X places
The 2024 Tesla Model X qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Tesla Model X safety questions
Was the 2024 Tesla Model X crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Tesla Model X, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 93 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 2024 Tesla Model X crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 Tesla Model X 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 2024 Tesla Model X have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 8 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Tesla Model X. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Tesla Model X?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 23 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Tesla Model X. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Model X years
Rivals in SUV (2024)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness | 98/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Lexus Rz 450e | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Buick Encore GX | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 2 |
| 2024 Nissan Murano | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19953), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Tesla Model X 2024.
- 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 16 of 144 in the SUV class for 2024.
- 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.