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Underpinning the discussions of Tesla's safety is the ongoing debate surrounding vehicle safety ratings. While Tesla’s cars routinely receive five-star safety ratings, it is worth noting that other vehicles, including the Lexus ES 350 and the Audi e-tron, have achieved similar accolades. The crux of the discussion revolves around injury risk likelihood, a factor that has led to disputes with federal regulators over Tesla’s past assertions of the Model 3's status as the safest car ever built.
Despite the controversies, Tesla’s commitment to safety remains clear, even amidst government inquiries and recalls concerning touchscreen failures.