Tesla recalls nearly 3 million vehicles in China over door handle safety risks
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Tesla recalls nearly 3 million vehicles in China over door handle safety risks

Tesla is recalling approximately 2.98 million vehicles in China, including Model 3, Y, S, and X, over safety risks related to hidden door handles that could trap occupants during emergencies. Other Chinese carmakers including Xiaomi, Leapmotor, Geely, and XPeng are also recalling vehicles, bringing the total to over 4 million. China announced a ban on hidden door handles starting January 1, 2027, requiring mechanical releases on both inside and outside of doors.

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Tesla forced to recall record 3 million cars in China over door-handle issue
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Tesla feature at the center of nearly 3 million-vehicle recall
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SCMP frames Tesla as forced to recall amid a fatal incident, while AP and BBC emphasize a unified safety upgrade across the industry. NY Post keeps it to bare regulatory filings.
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“China launches biggest ever auto recall campaign over door handle safety” · AP News, BBC, South China Morning Post, Reuters

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APAP News Tesla recalls nearly 3M vehicles in China over door handle safety risks RReuters China launches biggest ever auto recall campaign over door handle safety 22d ago
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NYPNY Post Tesla feature at the center of nearly 3 million-vehicle recall 21d ago
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BBCBBC Nearly 3 million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles 19d ago SCSouth China Morning Post Tesla forced to recall record 3 million cars in China over door-handle issue 22d ago
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A fatal incident occurred in which a driver was trapped inside a burning vehicle because passers-by could not open the car doors
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Event #14780 · analyzed at 2026-08-28T23:59 UTC · last updated 16d ago