NHTSA Complaint #11716471 — 2023 TESLA MODEL 3

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11716471
Vehicle	2023 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	February 6, 2026
Date Filed	February 7, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

There is no manual door release for rear doors in the Tesla model 3 RWD. This can pose a safety issue if the car has no power and passengers need to evacuate the vehicle.

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