Investigation DP25002
Emergency egress controls are not readily accessible and clearly identifiable.
OPENSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:INTERIOR
Investigation ID
DP25002
Status
OPEN
Opened
Dec 23, 2025
Closed
Unknown
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:INTERIOR
Make
Model
Model Year
2022
Manufacturer
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.
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