A lawsuit in Massachusetts says Tesla’s electric doors trapped a driver in a burning Model Y after a crash and led to his death, raising new safety concerns for the automaker.
February 5, 2026GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous
Tesla Sued Over Fatality in Growing Scrutiny of Doors
The lawsuit comes weeks after suits filed in Wisconsin and California involving fatal crashes in which occupants allegedly became trapped when the doors wouldn't open.
November 21, 2025GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous
Suit Claims Faulty Tesla Doors Led to Deaths in Fiery Crash
NHTSA disclosed in September that it’s investigating whether some Tesla doors are defective, citing incidents in which exterior handles stopped working and trapped occupants inside.
November 3, 2025Trending
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