Friday, August 21, 2026

11 EV carmakers (incl. Tesla) recall a total of over 4 million cars as part of China-wide push to stop hidden door handles

When elegant design and electronics meet reality!

Notice how few cars are affected by this recall in a country with over 1 billion population! However, keep in mind there are probably hundred millions of electric motorcycles in operation in China.

"Tesla is recalling just shy of 3 million vehicles in China as part of a nationwide effort to alert vehicle owners to hidden emergency door releases, which can trap occupants in the event of a crash or a fire.

Reuters reported on Friday that 11 carmakers in China are issuing recalls related to the problem. Nine manufacturers, including Tesla, will install warning labels on their vehicles that help occupants identify the emergency door releases.
Xiaomi, Xpeng, and Geely brands Zeekr and Lynk & Co. are also recalling EVs. All 11 companies will also push software updates as part of the recall.

Manual door releases have become a problem in recent years as automakers like Tesla made electronic door latches the standard way of getting in and out of a car. ..."

"Summary
  • China's largest auto recall campaign yet concerns 4.3 million vehicles
  • Tesla to recall 2.98 million vehicles
  • China bans hidden door handles from 2027
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Tesla recalls 3 million cars as part of China-wide push to stop hidden door handles | TechCrunch

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