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US auto safety regulators investigating Tesla due to door handle issue

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating nine reports of electronic door handles failing on 2021 Tesla Model Y vehicles, affecting access for about 174,000 SUVs in the US.

  • Car safety regulators have opened an investigation into possible defects in Tesla doors, affecting parents with children trapped inside.
  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is focusing on 2021 Tesla Model Ys, receiving nine reports of electronic door handles failing.
  • In four cases, parents had to break windows to rescue their children due to the issue.
  • The investigation covers approximately 174,300 Model Ys and examines how Tesla supplies power to door locks.
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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
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