Tesla recalls nearly 3M vehicles in China over door handle safety risks
Tesla will add warning labels and an over-the-air software update as regulators cite emergency door releases that may be hard to find after crashes.
- China's State Administration for Market Regulation announced Friday that 11 automakers, including Tesla, must recall 4.3 million vehicles over concerns that concealed emergency door handles may be difficult to operate in a crash.
- Popularized by Tesla, flush door handles designed to reduce aerodynamic drag can become difficult to locate if a vehicle's electrical system fails. This design flaw has been linked to fatalities in China.
- Starting September 25, 2026, Tesla will recall nearly 2.98 million vehicles as the lead participant. Manufacturers will provide warning label installations and software updates that automatically lower windows after a collision.
- Mandating a total ban on hidden door handles for new vehicles starting in 2027, China became the first country to take this step. This decision forces the domestic electric vehicle industry to abandon the popular design feature.
- Regulators in the United States and Europe are evaluating similar safety standards, while Tesla design head Franz von Holzhausen said the company is working on a new approach combining electric and manual release mechanisms into one button.
135 Articles
135 Articles
Only China announced that it would ban retractable door handles. Now, the market supervisory authority is presenting an assessment that millions of vehicles are insecure: a setback for Tesla in its second most important market.
Tesla recalls 3 million vehicles in China over door handle safety risks - The Tribune
Tesla and other Chinese carmakers are making a major recall of more than 4 million vehicles over safety concerns mostly related to their door handles, according to Chinese authorities on Friday. The US carmaker is recalling about 2.98 million China-made and imported EVs including Model 3, Model Y, Model X and Model S over door […]
Tesla's popularized door handles drive China's largest vehicle recall
Tesla and eight other automakers said on Friday they will recall a total of about 4.3 million vehicles in China over concerns that doors may be difficult to open in an emergency, marking the country's largest automotive recall.
Tesla and eight other automakers are recalling approximately 4.3 million vehicles in China after regulators found risks to the emergency door opening system. This is the largest vehicle recall in Chinese history.
Tesla and eight other automakers recall record 4.3 million cars in ChinaAutomakers are recalling a record 4.3 million cars in China over the risk of doors being difficult to open after a crash. Tesla will recall 2.98 million cars.
4.3 million vehicles recalled in China over safety risks; Tesla accounts for 2.98 million
In a groundbreaking move, China has launched an extensive automotive recall, impacting 4.3 million vehicles across multiple manufacturers including Tesla. Safety regulators have raised alarms about the potential difficulty occupants may face in opening doors during emergency situations. Tesla is responsible for almost three million of these recalls, focusing on solutions such as software enhancements and additional warning labels.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 41% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
