Dorman 15842 Exterior Door Handle - Front Right or Rear Right

OE FIX Exterior Door Handle for Tesla

This Dorman OE FIX exterior door handle is built for Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y driver-side front and rear door applications where the original black handle has failed. It is precision-made to match the factory fit, finish, and smooth feel, while allowing the reusable Hall effect sensor from the original handle to be transferred over.

• Black exterior door handle for driver-side front and rear positions
• Precision-manufactured plastic construction with a smooth finish
• Reuses the original Hall effect sensor when the factory handle assembly fails
• Matches original equipment appearance and operation
• Compatible with Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y applications listed below

Detailed Product Overview

Dorman part number 15842 is an OE FIX replacement for the exterior door handle used on select Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y vehicles. Instead of replacing the entire factory assembly, this handle is designed to retain the working sensor from the original handle, helping reduce repair cost while restoring normal door operation. The black finish and molded plastic construction are intended to match the original driver-side front and rear handle on the vehicle. Part number 15842 is a direct-fit solution for Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y owners dealing with a broken or worn exterior handle on the left side of the vehicle.

What It Helps Fix

• Broken or failed driver-side exterior door handle
• Handle assembly damage on Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y
• Loss of normal lock and unlock handle function when the sensor remains usable
• Mismatch in appearance after replacing a damaged factory handle
• Costly full assembly replacement when only the handle portion has failed

Installation Notes and Tips

Use the original Hall effect sensor from the factory handle during installation. Verify the vehicle position before ordering: this handle is for front right and rear right applications listed in the fitment data, and Dorman part number 15843 is the passenger-side counterpart. Confirm the black color and door position against the vehicle before installation on Tesla Model 3 or Tesla Model Y models.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs OE FIX parts to address common factory repair limitations with a serviceable replacement approach. Part number 15842 is engineered to match the original handle’s fit, function, and appearance for the listed Tesla applications.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2025 Tesla 3, front right, Color: Black
• Fits 2023 Tesla 3, front right, Color: Black
• Fits 2020 Tesla 3, front right, Color: Black
• Fits 2025 Tesla Y, front right, Color: Black
• Fits 2020-2021 Tesla Y, front right, Color: Black
• Fits 2024 Tesla 3, rear right, Color: Black
• Fits 2021-2022 Tesla 3, rear right, Color: Black
• Fits 2017-2019 Tesla 3, rear right, Color: Black
• Fits 2022-2024 Tesla Y, rear right, Color: Black