Tesla is recalling nearly 3 million vehicles in China related to a door-handle safety issue, according to reports referencing a government directive. The measure is tied to minimalist “pop-out” door handles.
Chinese authorities announced in February that minimalist, pop-out door handles will be banned starting January 1, 2027. The stated basis is growing safety concerns about how the door-handle design functions. The recall is reported as part of a response to the regulatory change, aiming to address or mitigate the risk associated with the feature before the ban takes effect.
Both reports attribute the policy shift to the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and describe the same timeline for the prohibition. Neither outlet provides additional technical details beyond the link to safety concerns and the planned regulatory cutoff date.
