Event Brief
Nearly 3 million Teslas recalled in China over hidden handles
By The BriefBrief · Sources (11)
Filed: Aug 24, 2026 at 4:07 AM ET
Summary: Tesla is recalling nearly three million vehicles in China due to hidden door handle issues. Other affected brands include Chinese carmakers XPeng, Xiaomi and Geely.
WHO: Tesla
WHAT: Recalls nearly three million vehicles in China over hidden door handle issues; other affected brands include XPeng, Xiaomi and Geely.
WHEN: Aug 24, 2026 at 1:01 AM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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📋 How this story developed
- Aug 23 China recalls 2.9M Tesla Model 3/Y over door handles
- Aug 22 Tesla recalls about 3 million vehicles in China
- Aug 21 Tesla and others recall over hidden door handles in China
- Aug 21 Tesla recalls nearly 3 million cars over hidden door handles
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