Tesla recalls nearly 3M vehicles in China over door handle safety risks

Tesla is recalling nearly 3 million vehicles in China due to safety concerns related to their door handles. The recall, the largest of the year according to Chinese media, includes Model 3, Model Y, Model X, and Model S vehicles made and imported into China. The safety risks are mostly due to the flush, or hidden, design of the door handles, which could potentially hinder users' ability to quickly open the doors in the event of a collision or emergency.

Tesla will perform software updates to mitigate these risks. Other Chinese carmakers, including Xiaomi, Leapmotor, Geely, and XPENG, are also recalling some vehicles due to similar safety issues.

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