Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Tesla is redesigning its flush door handles after a wave of safety concerns and reports of people being trapped inside their cars. According to both Bloomberg and Electrek, regulators and owners have raised red flags about how Tesla’s door handle design, while sleek and futuristic, may not always work in emergencies. This update has quickly become one of the most talked-about Tesla news stories of 2025, and it raises an important question for drivers: how safe are hidden or electronic door handles when seconds matter?
In this podcast, we dig into why Tesla is redesigning its door handles and what that means for current owners and future buyers. We’ll look at the history of Tesla’s door handle controversies, from early Model S pop-out handles to the newer flush styles on the Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck. We’ll also explore how regulators view these designs and why emergency responders have long voiced concerns. If you’re wondering how Tesla door handles work in an emergency or how to manually open a Tesla door if the system fails, this episode will give you clarity.
But this isn’t just about Tesla. Flush and hidden door handles are becoming more common across the EV industry, from Rivian to Lucid to even traditional automakers experimenting with aerodynamics and futuristic styling. We’ll discuss what owners of these vehicles should know, how safety standards are evolving, and why something as simple as a door handle could become a new frontier in automotive design regulation. If you’ve ever asked yourself, are flush door handles safe in electric cars?, you’ll find this conversation relevant.
Finally, I want to hear from you. Have you ever struggled with a Tesla door handle? Do you think automakers should prioritize sleek design over practical usability, or should safety always come first? Drop your experiences and thoughts in the comments — your stories could help other EV drivers prepare for situations they may never expect. And if you’re new here, make sure to subscribe for more deep dives into Tesla safety updates, EV design flaws, and how to stay safe with modern car technology.
This is Armen Hareyan from Torque News. Please follow us at twitter.com/torquenewsauto on Twitter and torquenews.com for daily automotive news. Also, follow us on Telegram at https://t.me/teslaev
Torque News Reference torquenews.com/1/how-stay-safe-light-tesla-redesigning-door-handles-and-how-spot-risks
Also see:
12 Mistakes Tesla Owners Are Making
torquenews.com/14335/12-mistakes-tesla-owners-are-making
Do Not Make These Mistakes and Ruin Your Tesla
torquenews.com/14335/do-not-make-these-mistakes-and-ruin-your-tesla
Rescuers Unable To Help Occupant Of Crashed Tesla Model S - Scenario Eerily Predicted On Tesla Forum in 2017
torquenews.com/1083/rescuers-unable-help-occupants-tesla-model-s-scenario-eerily-predicted-tesla-forum-2017
Reference: Bloomberg
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-17/tesla-is-redesigning-door-handles-that-drew-scrutiny-over-safety
Tesla is redesigning its flush door handles after a wave of safety concerns and reports of people being trapped inside their cars. According to both Bloomberg and Electrek, regulators and owners have raised red flags about how Tesla’s door handle design, while sleek and futuristic, may not always work in emergencies. This update has quickly become one of the most talked-about Tesla news stories of 2025, and it raises an important question for drivers: how safe are hidden or electronic door handles when seconds matter?
In this podcast, we dig into why Tesla is redesigning its door handles and what that means for current owners and future buyers. We’ll look at the history of Tesla’s door handle controversies, from early Model S pop-out handles to the newer flush styles on the Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck. We’ll also explore how regulators view these designs and why emergency responders have long voiced concerns. If you’re wondering how Tesla door handles work in an emergency or how to manually open a Tesla door if the system fails, this episode will give you clarity.
But this isn’t just about Tesla. Flush and hidden door handles are becoming more common across the EV industry, from Rivian to Lucid to even traditional automakers experimenting with aerodynamics and futuristic styling. We’ll discuss what owners of these vehicles should know, how safety standards are evolving, and why something as simple as a door handle could become a new frontier in automotive design regulation. If you’ve ever asked yourself, are flush door handles safe in electric cars?, you’ll find this conversation relevant.
Finally, I want to hear from you. Have you ever struggled with a Tesla door handle? Do you think automakers should prioritize sleek design over practical usability, or should safety always come first? Drop your experiences and thoughts in the comments — your stories could help other EV drivers prepare for situations they may never expect. And if you’re new here, make sure to subscribe for more deep dives into Tesla safety updates, EV design flaws, and how to stay safe with modern car technology.
This is Armen Hareyan from Torque News. Please follow us at twitter.com/torquenewsauto on Twitter and torquenews.com for daily automotive news. Also, follow us on Telegram at https://t.me/teslaev
Torque News Reference torquenews.com/1/how-stay-safe-light-tesla-redesigning-door-handles-and-how-spot-risks
Also see:
12 Mistakes Tesla Owners Are Making
torquenews.com/14335/12-mistakes-tesla-owners-are-making
Do Not Make These Mistakes and Ruin Your Tesla
torquenews.com/14335/do-not-make-these-mistakes-and-ruin-your-tesla
Rescuers Unable To Help Occupant Of Crashed Tesla Model S - Scenario Eerily Predicted On Tesla Forum in 2017
torquenews.com/1083/rescuers-unable-help-occupants-tesla-model-s-scenario-eerily-predicted-tesla-forum-2017
Reference: Bloomberg
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-17/tesla-is-redesigning-door-handles-that-drew-scrutiny-over-safety
