Tesla Model 3 Under Investigation for Door Safety

The US auto safety regulator is investigating Tesla Model 3 cars because some people think the emergency door release is too hard to find.

The investigation covers about 1.79 lakh Model 3 cars made in 2022.

The problem is that the manual door release is hidden and not clearly labeled, which could be dangerous in an emergency.

Tesla uses electronic door systems that open with buttons, but there is a manual release for emergencies.

Tesla is also facing lawsuits after some fatal crashes where people could not escape because the doors would not open.

The regulator says this investigation does not mean there will definitely be a recall, but it is the first step to check if there is a safety problem.