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Tesla Redesigns Door Handles Amid Safety Investigations

10/13/2025

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Tesla will redesign its electronic door handles after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation.
The NHTSA is investigating more than 140 consumer complaints about malfunctions, including failures when low-voltage batteries fail.
Drivers reported incidents where children were trapped inside vehicles.
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology proposed new regulations mandating mechanical release handles in all vehicles, with finalization by late November and implementation by mid-2027.

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Tesla will redesign its electronic door handles after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation.
The NHTSA is investigating more than 140 consumer complaints about malfunctions, including failures when low-voltage batteries fail.
Drivers reported incidents where children were trapped inside vehicles.
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology proposed new regulations mandating mechanical release handles in all vehicles, with finalization by late November and implementation by mid-2027.