Tesla door issues trigger child safety investigation
Tesla Vehicles Under Investigation for Door Malfunction Issues Recent reports of electric vehicle doors failing to open in specific Tesla models have raised concerns among U.S. transportation authorities, leading to an official investigation. The issue has been reported across several models, prompting the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to take action. According to multiple media outlets, the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received nine complaints regarding 2021 Tesla Model Y vehicles where doors could not be opened. These incidents occurred primarily when parents were exiting the vehicle after a drive and tried to let children out of the rear seats or when they attempted to place children in the rear seats before starting a trip. In some cases, the doors remained locked, forcing owners to break their car windows to gain access. Tesla vehicles are equipped with manual door-release mechanisms, but the NHTSA noted that children inside the ...