# Nearly 3 million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles

https://mins.news/en/item/30158

- BBC News, 2026-08-24 03:27 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g6ggdg030o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> China’s biggest car recall affects more than four million vehicles, including 2.98 million Chinese-made Teslas. Hidden door handles are considered difficult to find and open in emergencies. XPeng, Xiaomi and Geely vehicles are also affected. Tesla plans warning labels and a software update after safety concerns over fatal crashes and power failures.

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