Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 24, 2026 at 4:07 AM ET
Aug 21, 2026 at 11:06 AM ET
Tesla recalls nearly 3 million cars over hidden door handles
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Tesla is recalling just shy of 3 million vehicles in China as part of a nationwide effort to alert occupants to hidden manual emergency door releases. Nine automakers, including Tesla, will install warning labels and all 11 companies involved will also push software updates.
WHO: Tesla; nine automakers including Xiaomi, Xpeng, Zeekr, and Lynk & Co; 11 carmakers in China
WHAT: Recalls in China to address hidden manual emergency door releases by adding warning labels and issuing software updates
WHEN: Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: Hidden manual emergency door releases can be hard to find and may trap occupants in a crash or a fire.
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