Tesla is involved in a car recall in China.
Tesla is involved in a China recall amid scrutiny of hidden door handles, which are common on leading new-energy vehicles.
OriginalSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished03:33 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished03:33 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Why Tesla has been caught up in a massive car recall in China”
Tesla is involved in a car recall in China.
Key points
- Hidden door handles are common in China, used by about 60% of top 100 NEVs.
- Design aims to reduce wind drag but can hinder door operation in crashes.
- Xiaomi SU7 recalls after 2025 fatal crashes linked to suspected electrical failures.
- Tesla faces lawsuits in the US over door-handle designs in Cybertruck incidents.
- Experts warn mechanical or external-entry alternatives are needed for emergencies.
Other reports
- SourceReutersUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at ReutersSourceReutersUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Reuters
“China flexes its auto-safety chops with huge recall of Tesla, other cars - Reuters”
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Tesla is involved in a China recall amid scrutiny of hidden door handles, which are common on leading new-energy vehicles.