Chinese regulators are ordering Tesla to recall nearly 3 million Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in China over safety concerns about electronically controlled doors that may fail to open during emergencies. Tesla must add warning labels to interiors and deploy a software update that automatically lowers windows during collisions, while also addressing a separate driver monitoring system recall for 2.74 million cars.
Background
China has been tightening regulations on electronic vehicle doors following fatal crashes where occupants were trapped in burning cars. The move reflects growing global scrutiny of drive-by-wire door systems that can fail during accidents or power loss.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Aug 22, 2026 at 02:07 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10