Key facts
- Tesla is recalling 2.98 million vehicles in China, its largest recall in the market.
- The recall covers China-made and imported Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X vehicles.
- The primary issue involves emergency door release handles that may be difficult to identify.
- A second recall addresses driver-attention monitoring for assisted steering functions in 2.74 million Model 3 and Model Y vehicles.
- Remedies include warning labels and over-the-air software updates to lower windows after a collision and enhance driver monitoring.
Tesla is implementing its largest-ever recall in China, affecting nearly 3 million vehicles. The country's market regulator announced that the automaker will recall 2.98 million China-made and imported Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X vehicles starting September 25. The issue stems from emergency door release handles that may be difficult to identify, potentially hindering escape or rescue after a severe crash and electrical system failure. The remedy involves warning labels and an over-the-air (OTA) update designed to lower windows after a collision.