NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd Safety Ratings
The 2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd 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
A perfect NHTSA Safety Index score of 100 out of 100 defines the 2024 Tesla Model Y RWD. This model year carries no recalls and no owner complaints on file with federal authorities. These statistics indicate the strongest safety performance our analysis can document.
The 2024 Tesla Model Y RWD received a NHTSA Safety Index of 100/100 and a five-star overall crash-test rating from NHTSA.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 144 SUVs from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd ranks 2 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- families prioritizing rollover safety
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
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| 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 | 2 of 144 SUVs tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd?
The 2024 Tesla Model Y RWD achieves a Safety Index score of 100 out of 100, the highest possible. This top rating is directly attributable to its performance across all federal metrics. The model earns the full 70 points for crash protection, based on its top scores in every NHTSA crash test category, alongside a 10% rollover risk. Additionally, the vehicle secures all 10 points for avoidance technology, equipped with standard forward collision warning, standard lane departure warning, and standard electronic stability control. The defect record sub-score contributes the maximum 20 points, reflecting zero recall campaigns and zero NHTSA owner complaints. This absence of reported issues is notable, especially for a vehicle that has entered the used market, where owner complaints frequently emerge. No prior-year Safety Index is available for comparative analysis, but the 2024 Model Y RWD establishes the benchmark at the highest possible score.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Tesla Model Y RWD achieves a flawless performance across all NHTSA crash-test categories. Its rollover risk is assessed at 10%, with no dynamic tip result yet on file. No weak or unrated categories detract from its crash-test performance.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20082
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd have any recalls?
The 2024 Tesla Model Y RWD has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components have been flagged, and there are no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with this model year. Shoppers should verify this status by VIN directly through NHTSA, as recall records can be updated at any time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd?
NHTSA has zero owner complaints on file for the 2024 Tesla Model Y RWD. No components are flagged, and no alleged crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been reported. Because complaint counts can grow over time, checking NHTSA's current database by VIN remains worthwhile.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd?
For shoppers considering this 2-year-old vehicle, the recall record is currently clean. However, recall campaigns can be issued after a vehicle leaves the new-car market. Run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup tool before purchase to confirm no new campaigns have been opened and that any future remedy has been completed.
- The 2024 Tesla Model Y RWD is one of the few vehicles in our data to achieve a perfect 100/100 Safety Index, with all three sub-scores, crash protection, avoidance technology, and defect record, reaching their maximum values simultaneously.
- NHTSA recorded a 10% rollover risk for this model year, which is among the lower figures in the SUV segment and contributes directly to the five-star rollover rating.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for this specific model year, meaning no components have been subject to a federal safety remedy, though VIN-level verification is always recommended for used-market purchases.
- The NHTSA complaint database shows zero reported incidents of crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths for this model year, an unusually clean complaint record for a vehicle that has been in consumer hands for roughly two years.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd places
The 2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd safety questions
Was the 2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd, 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 2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd 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 2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd 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 2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd. 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 (2024)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 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 |
| 2024 Audi Q5 Sportback | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20082), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Tesla Model Y Rwd 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 2 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.