2023 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
7
complaints reporting a crash
0
complaints reporting fire
13
safety recall campaigns
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskRearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse · May 4, 2026
- Crash riskAn air bag with the incorrect horn pad may have been installed, preventing the… · Mar 19, 2025
- Crash riskDriver's air bag could tear during deployment · Dec 23, 2024
- Crash riskHood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the… · Jul 24, 2024
- Crash riskIn the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible… · May 28, 2024
- Crash riskAn incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake… · Jan 30, 2024
- Crash riskSoftware instability may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying · Jan 22, 2024
- Crash riskCabin doors can be unlocked during a crash · Dec 19, 2023