Federal regulators said they will begin a rulemaking process to address safety concerns with electronically operated doors in Tesla and other vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration cited reports that power‑operated doors can fail to open when power is lost, creating a risk of entrapment in crashes. The agency’s statement followed a 2024 incident in which three occupants of a Tesla Cybertruck died after the vehicle crashed and caught fire, and the doors did not immediately open. A petition filed by a private party argued that a reliable door‑egress mechanism could prevent fatal outcomes. Bloomberg previously reported on the regulator’s intervention. NHTSA officials said the risk to safety when the electric door handle becomes inoperative due to loss of power justifies the rulemaking. The agency will seek public comment and plans to issue a proposed rule in the coming months.