Tesla Model Y: reliability & safety rating

Tesla makes a big deal about its safety ratings. The outgoing Model Y got a five-star rating in Euro NCAP’s 2022 safety test, and while the new one hasn’t been sent headlong into a deformable barrier just yet, its largely identical structure and Tesla’s plentiful electronic safety aids should ensure similarly good results. The 97 per cent score for adult occupants the first time around was very impressive, as was the 98 per cent for safety assist.

The brand also did well in the 2024 Driver Power Survey, finishing second overall in the manufacturer rankings, and while the Model Y didn’t feature, the closely-related Model 3 also finished second in the individual car category. As a holistic view of customer satisfaction though, we should point out that Tesla did well on things like performance, safety features, economy and infotainment, but was much less impressive on reliability and quality, and right towards the bottom on exterior and interior finish – hopefully areas where the updated Y can claw back some ground.