# Why Tesla is caught up in China’s massive car recall

https://mins.news/en/item/33731

- BBC Chinese, 2026-08-27 00:02 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.bbc.com/zhongwen/articles/czxzdwp7re1o/trad?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> China has announced its largest-ever automotive recall, involving more than 4 million vehicles made by Tesla, Xpeng, Xiaomi and Geely. The action comes ahead of a 2027 rule requiring mechanical door-opening devices inside and outside new cars, amid concerns that hidden handles may hinder escape or rescue after crashes or power failures.

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