# Tesla’s car door defect could lead to tougher rules for everyone

> Tesla’s electronic door handles that have been linked to several deaths could lead to tougher safety rules for the entire auto industry.

- **Source:** [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/transportation/970560/tesla-electronic-door-crash-nhtsa-safety-rules?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a6385e20b723eef10ac6678)
- **Published:** 2026-07-24
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #tesla
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a6385e20b723eef10ac6678

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