NHTSA Complaint #11688235 — 2022 TESLA MODEL 3

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11688235
Vehicle	2022 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	September 18, 2025
Date Filed	September 18, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	HI

Consumer Description

SAFETY CONCERN: for kids getting trapped in rear doors with no manual release in the rear of my 2022 Tesla model 3. Only the front has a manual release which is not practical for two kids in the back.

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