2018 Tesla Model S safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
36
complaints reporting a crash
3
complaints reporting fire
11
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 16 report injuries (21 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2018 Tesla Model S vehicles were involved in 9 fatal crashes with 2 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskIn the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible… · May 28, 2024
- Crash riskA factory reset muted the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds · Feb 27, 2024
- Crash riskAn incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake… · Jan 30, 2024
- Crash riskIn certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of… · Dec 12, 2023
- Crash riskFSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such… · Feb 15, 2023
- Crash riskElectronic power assist steering (EPAS) system may experience a loss of power… · Nov 1, 2022
- Crash riskRearview image may not immediately display when the vehicle begins to reverse · Mar 18, 2022
- Crash risk"rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta)… · Jan 27, 2022