Tesla’s hidden door problem might end up fixing every car in America

U.S. safety regulators declined to open a separate Tesla probe and instead began rulemaking on emergency door exit standards for passenger vehicles.

The move follows concerns that electronic door handles and releases can become difficult to use if a car loses power or crashes.

If finalized, the rules could require clearer emergency exits across all U.S. vehicles with electronic door systems, not just Tesla models.

The change could influence future vehicle design and improve escape in crash or fire emergencies.