2021 Tesla Model 3 safety rating
Overall rating from the US safety agency (NHTSA)
5 of 5 stars overall
- Frontal
- 5 of 5
- Side
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 5 of 5
- Investigations
- 13
- Listed by NHTSA
Stars by version
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Chance of rollover in a one-car crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 4 DR AWD Early Release | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 6.6% |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 4 DR AWD Later Release | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 6.6% |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 4 DR RWD Early Release | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 6.6% |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 4 DR RWD Later Release | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 6.6% |
Overall stars by model year
Rivals, 2021
| Rival | Overall stars |
|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 5 of 5 |
| Tesla Model X | 5 of 5 |
| Genesis G80 | 5 of 5 |
| Audi A5 Sportback | 5 of 5 |
| BMW 3 Series | 5 of 5 |
What this cannot tell you
NHTSA 5-Star ratings. Tests changed in 2011; older stars do not compare.
IIHS ratings from the Insurance Institute are not included.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (api.nhtsa.gov), public domain. Collected 2026-10-05.
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