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The incident prompts critical questions: How did Randev manage to unlock and operate someone else's Tesla? Is this a software glitch, a design flaw, or a security breach? Tesla states that certain modes—like valet mode—are designed to restrict access, but initial assessments suggest the cars were not in valet mode.
One plausible explanation is that both vehicles might have been left unlocked, possibly with key fobs inside, making it easier to access and drive without further authentication. However, Randev's account indicates he could unlock and start the car purely through the app, which shouldn't be possible under normal circumstances.