2021 Tesla Model S safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
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NHTSA overall rating
13
complaints reporting a crash
2
complaints reporting fire
23
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 2 report injuries (4 people injured, 1 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2021 Tesla Model S vehicles were involved in 9 fatal crashes with 5 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 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 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