China’s market regulator has ordered Tesla to recall nearly 3 million vehicles in the country, marking the automaker’s largest-ever recall in the Chinese market. The recall covers 2.98 million China-made and imported Tesla vehicles, including Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X, and will begin on September 25.
The first recall action addresses emergency door release handles that may be difficult to identify in low-light conditions or after an electrical system failure. The issue could impede escape or rescue efforts following a severe crash. Tesla plans to resolve the problem by affixing warning labels and deploying an over-the-air update to automatically lower windows after a collision.
A separate recall involves 2.74 million China-made Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, which will receive an immediate over-the-air software update. The update aims to strengthen driver-attention monitoring while assisted steering and other driver-assistance features are active, reducing the risk of collisions if drivers fail to respond in time.
The recalls follow a directive from China’s market regulator and underscore growing scrutiny of advanced driver-assistance systems and vehicle safety protocols in the country’s automotive sector.
