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Tesla has recalled nearly three million vehicles in China over door handles
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Fusion42 · 24 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Tesla has recalled nearly three million vehicles in China due to safety issues with electronic door handles that could trap occupants or hinder rescuers, following increased regulatory scrutiny and a ban on hidden door handles starting next year.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 5 sources have reported it between 21 Aug 2026 and 24 Aug 2026.
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Chinese regulators are enforcing new safety standards that ban hidden door handles, forcing Tesla founders to rethink model designs or supplier relationships to avoid large-scale recalls.
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5 sources · first reported 21 Aug 2026 · latest 24 Aug 2026
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