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Investigation Launched After 15 Deaths in Tesla Crashes

12/24/2025

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A Bloomberg report says at least 15 people died in Tesla vehicles after doors failed to open following crashes.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation into Model Y door handles relying on a 12-volt battery that can fail in crashes, using data from 2012–2025.
Tesla published a safety page noting newer models will automatically unlock after a crash, though the feature may not be on all models.

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A Bloomberg report says at least 15 people died in Tesla vehicles after doors failed to open following crashes.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation into Model Y door handles relying on a 12-volt battery that can fail in crashes, using data from 2012–2025.
Tesla published a safety page noting newer models will automatically unlock after a crash, though the feature may not be on all models.