The 2026 Tesla Model Y BEV received five-star ratings across all NHTSA crash-test categories. The vehicle earned five stars in frontal crash, side crash, rollover, and side pole testing. It also achieved an overall five-star rating. These NHTSA New Car Assessment Program ratings apply to US-market vehicles. NHTSA maintains crash-test ratings across model years until a vehicle redesign occurs, so this rating applies to the full range of 2026 Model Y BEV models tested.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 4 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
