2020 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
16
complaints reporting a crash
0
complaints reporting fire
11
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 7 report injuries (8 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2020 Tesla Model S vehicles were involved in 1 fatal crashes with 0 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 riskBoombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while… · Apr 12, 2022
- Crash riskBoombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while… · Feb 4, 2022