NHTSA Complaint #11715697 — 2021 TESLA MODEL 3

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11715697
Vehicle	2021 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	July 1, 2021
Date Filed	February 4, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

I wrote several months ago about my 2021 tesla model 3 that the rear doors do not have any mechanical door handle release and is a big safety concern also how can a manufacturer get away with this and also not informing the consumer that anyone sat in the back may perish if involved in a accident and can't get out.

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