Why Tesla is recalling record 3M cars in China

Tesla is recalling 2.98 million vehicles in China, including Models 3, Y, X, and S, due to door handle safety risks, according to China's State Administration for Market Regulation. The recall, the largest this year, follows China's planned ban on hidden door handles, which can hinder escape in emergencies. Industry experts view the recall as a safety-focused step for the EV industry.

Tesla is recalling 2.98 million vehicles in China, including Model 3, Y, S, and X, due to safety concerns with hidden door handles. Chinese regulators are increasing scrutiny of such designs, with a ban planned by 2027. Tesla will address the issue with software updates and warning labels.

Tesla is recalling nearly 3 million vehicles in China, including all models, due to concerns over emergency door release handles. The recall, filed with China's SAMR, will address handles that may be hard to find in a crash. The fix includes a software update and physical warning labels. Additionally, Tesla is recalling 2.74 million vehicles for a driver monitoring update.

China announced its largest-ever car recall, affecting 4.3 million vehicles from nine automakers, including Tesla and eight Chinese firms. Tesla will recall nearly 3 million cars, addressing safety concerns about retractable door handles. The recall follows incidents where drivers and passengers struggled to exit vehicles after crashes. Tesla will also update software to improve driver monitoring in another recall of 2.74 million cars in China.

Tesla is recalling 2.98 million vehicles in China, its largest recall, due to potential door-opening issues post-collision. The company will add warning labels and upgrade software. Additionally, Tesla is recalling some vehicles for driver-monitoring system issues. Other automakers also announced recalls in China, totaling 4.3 million vehicles. Tesla's stock price increased by 5.14% on the day of the announcement.

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