DP25002DP · Defect PetitionOpen
Emergency egress controls are not readily accessible and clearly identifiable.
NHTSA is actively investigating this potential safety issue.
- Manufacturer
- Tesla, Inc.
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:INTERIOR
- Opened
- Dec 23, 2025
- Closed
- Still open
- Model years
- 2022
- Type
- Defect Petition
Summary
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a petition on November 24, 2025, requesting a defect investigation intothe mechanical door release on model year (MY) 2022 Tesla Model 3. The petition cites allegations that the mechanical door release is hidden, unlabeled, and not intuitive to locate during an emergency.The petition itself can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI number 11698174. A defect petition has been opened to evaluate the issue and determine whether to grant or deny the petition.
Vehicles under investigation (1)
- TESLA MODEL 32022
Source: NHTSA investigation DP25002. Investigations are NHTSA's review of a potential safety issue and may or may not result in a recall.