07:37 AM EDT, 09/16/2025 (MT Newswires) -- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday it is opening a preliminary investigation into the door handles on certain Tesla (TSLA) Model Y vehicles, according to media reports.

The probe revolves around the vehicles' electric handles that can lose power and become inoperative, raising the possibility of riders becoming trapped inside, according to the reports.

Tesla did not immediately reply to a request for comment from MT Newswires.