U.S. Investigates Tesla Model Y Door Handle Safety Concerns

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla's Model Y door handles after reports of inoperability, especially in situations where owners cannot access rear doors, with some having to break windows to enter. The issue may be related to low voltage in the vehicle's battery system, though owners haven't reported battery warnings. Tesla's manual door releases are inside and hard for children to access, complicating emergency entry. The investigation follows reports of owners being trapped after crashes, raising safety concerns.