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China orders recall of 4 million vehicles over door handle safety

Tesla recall China automotive market electric vehicle safety hidden door handles emergency door release

Chinese regulators have ordered a massive recall of more than 4 million electric vehicles due to safety concerns regarding concealed or flush-type door handles. The action, one of the largest in China's automotive history, targets nine manufacturers, including Tesla, Xiaomi, XPeng, Geely, and Leapmotor.

The primary concern is that these electronic door handles may become difficult to locate or operate in the event of a serious collision that causes a loss of electrical power. Such failures could prevent occupants from escaping vehicles and hinder emergency responders from accessing them. The issue gained heightened scrutiny following fatal accidents involving Xiaomi vehicles where power loss reportedly prevented door operation.

Tesla is recalling approximately 2.98 million vehicles, including Model 3, Y, S, and X models. The company plans to address the issue by applying warning labels to indicate the location of emergency releases and deploying an over-the-air software update that will automatically lower windows following a collision.

In response to these safety risks, China has announced new regulations that will ban fully hidden door handles starting January 1, 2027. Under these rules, new vehicles must be equipped with mechanical door release mechanisms on both the interior and exterior of the vehicle.

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China State Administration for Market Regulation · Geely · Leapmotor · National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · State Administration for Market Regulation · Tesla · XPeng · Xiaomi

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