Family Sues Tesla Over Fatal Door Design Flaw That Trapped Teen in Burning Cybertruck

Oct 03, 2025 11:58 am CST

A lawsuit filed against Tesla alleges that a critical door design flaw prevented 19-year-old Krysta Tsukahara from escaping a burning Cybertruck after a crash in San Francisco. The case highlights ongoing safety concerns as federal regulators investigate multiple reports of Tesla's problematic door mechanisms that have left passengers, including children, trapped inside vehicles.