Nearly 3 million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles
Summary
China is recalling nearly 3 million Teslas and over 4 million electric vehicles in total due to safety concerns about hidden door handles. These door handles are hard to find and use quickly in emergencies, which has caused accidents and regulatory action.Key Facts
- The recall affects about 2.98 million Tesla cars made in China and other brands like XPeng, Xiaomi, and Geely.
- Hidden door handles are designed to lie flush with the car door and extend only when a person approaches.
- There have been fatal crashes in China where power failures may have prevented opening these doors.
- Tesla is recalling Model 3, Y, S, and X vehicles with door handles that blend into the interior, making them hard to see and operate.
- Tesla will add warning labels and update software to lower windows automatically after crashes.
- China will ban hidden door handles from January 1, 2027, requiring mechanical door releases inside and outside cars.
- US safety officials are also investigating Tesla door handles after reports of children getting trapped inside cars.
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