NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2023 Tesla Model Y Rwd Later Release Safety Ratings
The 2023 Tesla Model Y Rwd Later Release scores 100 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2023 Tesla Model Y RWD Later Release achieves the strongest possible safety profile measurable through federal data, earning a NHTSA Safety Index of 100/100, placing it in the Exceptional band. This model year has a clean recall record, with zero NHTSA complaints on file. It further secured a full sweep of five-star ratings across all crash-test categories.
The 2023 Tesla Model Y RWD Later Release received a five-star overall NHTSA crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 100/100, sourced from NHTSA federal safety 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 Y Rwd Later Release ranks 4 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- families prioritizing rollover safety
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 100 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 9.7% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 4 of 139 SUVs tested for 2023 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Tesla Model Y Rwd Later Release?
What sets this specific model year apart is the convergence of three independent safety metrics all reaching their ceilings simultaneously. The 2023 Tesla Model Y RWD Later Release scores a perfect 100/100 Safety Index, broken down as 70 out of 70 for crash protection, 10 out of 10 for avoidance technology, and 20 out of 20 for defect record. That 20-out-of-20 defect score is earned by a zero-recall, zero-complaint standing, which is not a default condition for any vehicle and is notably rare in a model year that has had time to accumulate field reports. The crash protection sub-score of 70/70 reflects a five-star sweep across every NHTSA NCAP category, including a 10 percent rollover risk figure with no dynamic tip concern recorded. Forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control are all standard equipment, accounting for the full avoidance technology score. No prior-year Safety Index is on file for comparison, so a year-over-year movement cannot be calculated, but the 100/100 result stands as the top of the Exceptional band on its own terms. For a vehicle now circulating on the used market, the absence of any open recall campaign is a meaningful data point, not merely an absence of bad news.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2023 Tesla Model Y Rwd Later Release perform in crash tests?
The 2023 Tesla Model Y RWD Later Release achieved the highest possible score in every NHTSA crash-test category. The vehicle secured a five-star overall safety rating, with five stars specifically for frontal crash protection, side impact protection, and rollover resistance. Its rollover risk is assessed at 10 percent, with no concerns noted from dynamic tip testing.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20084
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Tesla Model Y Rwd Later Release have any recalls?
The 2023 Tesla Model Y RWD Later Release has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components have been flagged, no park-outside advisory has been issued, and no do-not-drive order is recorded for this specific model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check at NHTSA directly, as campaigns can be added after a vehicle enters the used market.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Tesla Model Y Rwd Later Release?
NHTSA has zero owner complaints on file for the 2023 Tesla Model Y RWD Later Release. No component categories have been flagged, and no alleged crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been reported to the federal database. Because the complaint count is zero, there are no unverified consumer allegations to summarize at this time.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Tesla Model Y Rwd Later Release?
Buyers of this 3-year-old vehicle should check the specific VIN against NHTSA's recall database. Although zero recalls are currently on file, new campaigns can be announced after initial sale. Confirming that any outstanding remedy has been completed is a prudent step for used-market transactions.
- The 2023 Tesla Model Y RWD Later Release is one of the rare model years to achieve a perfect 20/20 defect sub-score, driven by zero NHTSA recall campaigns and zero complaints on file.
- NHTSA awarded this specific model year five stars in every tested category, including frontal, side, and rollover, with a rollover risk of 10 percent and no dynamic tip concern recorded.
- 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 10/10 avoidance technology sub-score.
- No prior-year Safety Index is on file for this variant, so shoppers cannot compare this year's 100/100 Exceptional result to a previous baseline, making the NHTSA VIN lookup the most practical tool for confirming current recall status.
RANKINGSWhere the 2023 Tesla Model Y Rwd Later Release places
The 2023 Tesla Model Y Rwd Later Release qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2023 Tesla Model Y Rwd Later Release safety questions
Was the 2023 Tesla Model Y Rwd Later Release crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2023 Tesla Model Y Rwd 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 Y Rwd Later Release crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2023 Tesla Model Y Rwd Later Release earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 5 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 9.7%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2023 Tesla Model Y Rwd Later Release have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Tesla Model Y Rwd 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 Y Rwd Later Release?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Tesla Model Y Rwd 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 X Later Release | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 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 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 20084), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Tesla Model Y Rwd 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 4 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.