Tesla Is Being Investigated by the Feds for the Model Y's Electric Door Handles That May Not Work

Several parents have reported they can't open the doors, leaving their children locked inside, so now NHTSA is investigating.

Tesla faces federal safety probe over reports of faulty door handles on some Model Y vehicles

Highway safety regulators are investigating reports that malfunctioning door handles on some Tesla Model Y SUVs left passengers trapped.

The door handles on some Tesla Model Ys are being investigated after parents reported children getting trapped inside

Nine 2021 Model Y vehicle owners reported issues with Tesla's handles to the NHTSA, including incidents where children were trapped in the vehicles.

Children Purportedly Trapped Inside Tesla Model Y EVs Prompt NHTSA Probe

Parent complaints about the popular EV’s door handles failing have led some having to smash windows to get inside.

NHTSA Opens Probe Into 174K Tesla Model Y SUVs After Reports Of Children Trapped Inside: 'A Child May Not Be Able To…'

NHTSA opens investigation into Tesla Model Y over faulty door handles amid China's proposed ban on flush door handles.
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