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NHTSA crash test of the 2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd

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

0Recalls
0Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE TESLA MODEL Y RWD

The 2024 Tesla Model Y RWD is a compact electric SUV aimed squarely at tech-forward families and commuters who want a spacious, practical vehicle without sacrificing performance or efficiency. As the best-selling electric vehicle in the United States, the Model Y occupies a dominant position in the mainstream EV segment, and its rear-wheel-drive base configuration makes it the most accessible entry point into the lineup.

VERDICT

The 2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 100 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 regard the Model Y as a benchmark in the electric SUV segment, praising its responsive acceleration, minimalist interior design, and extensive Supercharger network access. Most professional assessments highlight strong real-world range and over-the-air software updates as standout traits, while some reviewers note that ride comfort and build consistency can vary between individual vehicles.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 9.7%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20082

Index breakdown

Crash protection70/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record20/20
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 2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths

Rivals in SUV (2024)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 20082), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Tesla Model Y Rwd 2024. Class rank 2 of 144 in SUV 2024. Methodology · Disclosure