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China Orders Tesla Recall of 2.98 Million Cars

8/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

China’s State Administration for Market Regulation ordered Tesla to recall about 2.98 million vehicles over hidden door-handle risks.
Tesla’s affected models are Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X, both China-built and imported.
Xiaomi, Leapmotor, XPeng, Geely and others will issue warning labels and OTA updates adding a window-lowering function after severe collisions.
China will ban concealed door handles on all new cars starting January 1 2027.

History

Historical Context

U.S. regulatory practice dates back to statutes that force generals to retire after 40 years of service or at age 64, rules tightened during World II and still governing senior officers. That legacy of statutory enforcement shapes today’s large-scale automotive safety actions, where agencies compel manufacturers to issue nationwide fixes and fines to protect consumers.

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Story summary

China’s State Administration for Market Regulation ordered Tesla to recall about 2.98 million vehicles over hidden door-handle risks.
Tesla’s affected models are Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X, both China-built and imported.
Xiaomi, Leapmotor, XPeng, Geely and others will issue warning labels and OTA updates adding a window-lowering function after severe collisions.
China will ban concealed door handles on all new cars starting January 1 2027.

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