Tue, 16 Sep 2025

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 US regulators open Tesla probe after reports of children trapped in cars

US safety regulators are probing Tesla's electric-powered door handles, responding to reports that they stopped working, leaving children trapped.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received 9 complaints from owners of Tesla's 2021 Model Y, with some breaking windows to free their kids. The NHTSA said the issue may be caused by insufficient voltage to the electric locks, leaving children unable to access manual handles from inside the car. This has raised concerns about entrapment in emergency situations, particularly when children are trapped in hot vehicles. About 170,000 Model Y vehicles will be examined as part of the investigation, which could lead to a recall.
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