Tesla retirará casi 5 millones de coches en China por problemas de seguridad

Tesla will withdraw nearly 5 million electric vehicles in China due to safety issues, according to plans presented this Friday to the State Administration for Market Regulation. Two safety-related problems are causing the withdrawals, according to the company's presentation. One issue involves the emergency door opening systems of certain Model 3, Model Y, Model X, and Model S vehicles.

The emergency door handles may be difficult to identify and activate due to their color being similar to the interior finishes. In the event of a severe collision that causes a low-voltage system failure, it could prevent occupants from quickly opening the doors to escape, making rescue efforts more difficult. This campaign will affect 2,975,910 vehicles and begins on September 25, 2026.

It includes 973,156 Model 3 and 1,956,713 Model Y vehicles produced in China, as well as 35,590 imported Model 3, 8,328 Model X, and 2,123 Model S vehicles. Tesla will place free warning labels on the affected vehicles and update the window control software wirelessly (OTA) to include an automatic window descent strategy after an accident.

Some vehicles already have the labels and will not require a new installation. The other campaign, effective immediately, affects 2,740,642 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles produced in China. In these vehicles, Tesla explained that the attention control mechanism may not alert the driver sufficiently when the assisted steering or combined driving assistance system is activated.

If the driver does not react in time, the risk of collision increases. Tesla will provide free software updates via OTA to reduce this risk. Additionally, in addition to the steering angle monitoring system, Tesla will install a camera in the cabin to alert drivers and facilitate a quick response when using assisted driving functions.