Tesla recalled 2.98 million vehicles in China on August 21, 2026, due to safety concerns with emergency door release mechanisms that were difficult for occupants to locate. The recall was mandatory under Chinese regulatory requirements and addressed risks in Model 3, Y, S, and X vehicles.
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electrek.co/2026/08/21/t... $tsla $tslaq Tesla is recalling 2,975,910 Model 3, Y, S, and X vehicles in China after regulators flagged its emergency door release as hard to find in a crash.
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Tesla and other Chinese carmakers are recalling more than 4 million vehicles over safety concerns including risks tied to their door handles.
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