{
  "id": 3298091,
  "title": "China Recalls Nearly Three Million Teslas Over Unsafe Door Handles",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/china-recalls-nearly-three-million-teslas-over-unsafe-door-handles",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-25T16:06:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Futurism",
    "slug": "futurism",
    "url": "https://futurism.com/advanced-transport/china-recalls-three-million-teslas-unsafe-door-handles"
  },
  "original_language": "nl",
  "account": "Tesla has recalled nearly three million Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in China due to concerns over the safety of their retractable door handles. These handles, which are designed to be sleek and modern, can prove dangerous in emergencies such as fires, trapping occupants and making it difficult for first responders to rescue them. The Chinese State Administration for Market Regulation announced the recall, stating that the handles are \"difficult to identify\" and \"close in color\" to the interior of the car. In the event of a severe collision, the failure of the vehicle's low-voltage system could further hinder the driver and passenger's ability to quickly escape the vehicle. As a result, the regulator ordered warning labels to be placed on the vehicles, as well as an over-the-air update that will introduce a post-accident window lowering strategy to reduce safety hazards. China also recalled nearly 400,000 Xiamoi SU7 EVs for similar reasons. The new rules, requiring door handles to be operable from both sides, will go into effect next year, potentially forcing Tesla to make design changes moving forward. Other carmakers have already begun manufacturing vehicles with manually operable doors, a development that could save lives. While the US regulatory body, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, has hinted at new safety standards, it has not yet formally announced any concrete changes.",
  "summary": "Better late than never. The post China Recalls Nearly Three Million Teslas Over Unsafe Door Handles appeared first on Futurism .",
  "key_points": [
    "Nearly 3 million Tesla vehicles recalled in China due to unsafe door handles.",
    "Handles difficult to identify and close in color, trapping occupants in emergencies.",
    "Over-the-air update and warning labels ordered to improve post-accident safety."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}