Nearly three million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles
Minimalistic door handles became a signature feature of electric vehicles (EVs), but the controversial designs are now at the centre of China's biggest car recall, affecting more than 4 million vehicles.
China has recalled nearly three million Teslas due to safety concerns over their hidden door handles. The recall impacts over 2.98 million Tesla vehicles made in China, joining other brands such as XPeng, Xiaomi, and Geely. The issue arose after two fatal crashes involving Xiaomi EVs, where power failures prevented doors from being opened quickly in emergencies.
Tesla stated that the hidden handles are hard to identify and operate due to their color matching the interior trim, posing a safety hazard during low-voltage system failures in severe collisions. The company plans to place warning labels on the recalled vehicles and issue a software update to automatically lower windows after a crash.
While a ban on hidden door handles has been announced in China, taking effect in 2027, critics argue that the warning labels and software update are merely temporary solutions.
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