Tesla Class Action Alleges Model S Door Handles Trap Occupants During Emergencies
A proposed class action lawsuit filed February 13, 2026, against Tesla, Inc. alleges that 2023–2026 Model S vehicles contain a material safety defect: electronically actuated door handles that can trap occupants inside the vehicle during a crash, power loss, or fire. The 36-page filing charges that the electric vehicle’s electronically activated door handle design renders…
