{
  "id": 2485403,
  "title": "4.3m vehicles recalled in China over safety risks; Tesla accounts for 2.98m",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/4-3m-vehicles-recalled-in-china-over-safety-risks-tesla-accounts-for",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-22T02:41:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/4-3-million-vehicles-recalled-in-china-over-safety-risks-tesla-accounts-for-2-98-million/articleshow/133416035.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tesla and eight other Chinese automakers have recalled approximately 4.3 million vehicles in China due to safety concerns over emergency door-release systems, marking the country's largest automotive recall. The recall includes 2.98 million Tesla vehicles alongside hundreds of thousands of cars from Xiaomi, Leapmotor, Xpeng, Geely, and other manufacturers. The State Administration for Market Regulation revealed that the issue arises when a crash disables a vehicle's electrical system, making it difficult for occupants or rescuers to open emergency doors. Tesla will initiate the recall on September 25, implementing software updates and warning labels to facilitate easier access to emergency releases. China has tightened safety oversight of its burgeoning new-energy vehicle industry, with a ban on concealed door handles from 2027. Xiaomi and Leapmotor also announced major recalls, while Geely and other manufacturers issued smaller recalls. The recalls stem from crashes where occupants or bystanders could not open electronically operated doors. Chinese officials emphasized the recalls as part of the EV industry's transition towards enhanced safety standards. US regulators are also investigating potential risks associated with electronically operated and concealed door systems.",
  "summary": "In a groundbreaking move, China has launched an extensive automotive recall, impacting 4.3 million vehicles across multiple manufacturers including Tesla. Safety regulators have raised alarms about the potential difficulty occupants may face in opening doors during emergency situations. Tesla is responsible for almost three million of these recalls, focusing on solutions such as software…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}