Tesla is updating its passenger-trapping door handles

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September 18, 2025, 10:04 AM

• •Tesla is redesigning its electronic door handles.
• •The new design combines electronic and manual release into one button.
• •This is in response to safety concerns and NHTSA probe.
• •Tesla is monitoring potential changes in Chinese regulations.

Tesla is redesigning its electronic door handles to address safety concerns and potential regulatory changes. The company plans to combine the electronic and manual door-release mechanisms into a single button for easier use in emergencies. This move comes after reports of issues with the current design and a safety probe by the NHTSA, and Tesla is also watching for potential bans on concealed door handles in China. The update is a response to reports that the handles have trapped people inside the car.

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