A new lawsuit alleges that Tesla's poor door handle design on the 2016 Model S led to 5 deaths in a 2024 Wisconsin crash.

The EV giant has copped criticism from owners and regulators over a door handle design flaw which has left occupants trapped and, in severe cases, caused fatalities. Franz von Holzhausen, Tesla’s ...

Federal regulators ordered Tesla to comply with an investigation into possibly defective door handles that reportedly led to ...

The US auto safety regulator investigating whether certain Tesla Inc. door handles are defective received more complaints ...

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Sleek, futuristic, and a giant safety hazard—retractable and electronic door handles on EVs are now on regulators' radars. Electronic and flush-mount door handles are getting attention from regulators ...

Power-operated handles that sit flush with car doors have become a growing feature of modern vehicles thanks to electric vehicle designers seeking to chase aerodynamic efficiency and improved driving ...

If you’ve noticed people spraying their door handles with rubbing alcohol, they’re not just being overly cautious — they’re ...