Tesla recalls nearly 3m vehicles in China over door handle safety risks
Recall comes after Chinese authorities said it would ban hidden car door handles commonly seen on Tesla models
TL;DR
- Tesla is recalling nearly 3 million vehicles in China, including imported and China-made Model 3, Model Y, Model X, and Model S, over door handle safety risks.
- This is the largest recall of the year in China and comes ahead of a planned ban on hidden car door handles starting next year.
- The safety risk is that in extreme situations like severe collisions, faulty door handles could prevent occupants from escaping or rescuers from gaining access.
- Tesla will perform software updates to mitigate the risks.
- Other carmakers like Xiaomi, Leapmotor, Geely, and XPENG are also recalling vehicles due to similar door handle issues.
- Chinese authorities and state media emphasize the importance of safety-first approaches in the rapidly evolving EV industry.