Chinese regulators tell Tesla to fix nearly 3 million cars
Chinese safety regulators have mandated Tesla to recall nearly 3 million Model 3 and Model Y vehicles to address safety concerns related to electronically controlled doors. Tesla must add warning labels to interiors to clarify emergency door opening procedures and will issue a software update to automatically lower windows in a collision.
Why it matters
This massive recall highlights increasing regulatory scrutiny on automotive safety, particularly for electric vehicles with new technologies, and could impact Tesla's reputation and sales in the crucial Chinese market. It also signals a broader trend of regulators addressing potential hazards in modern car design.
more than just OTA Chinese regulators tell Tesla to fix nearly 3 million cars Chinese safety regulators have cracked down on doors that don’t open in a crash.
13 A Tesla interior door button. via Getty Images A Tesla interior door button. via Getty Images Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Tesla is facing a massive recall in China today. Chinese regulators are taking a stricter approach to safety, and the automaker now has to add warning labels to 2.98 million Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles in China that make it clearer how to open the rear doors in the case of an emergency that causes the car to lose power.
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