7M Vehicles Recalled in China Over Door Handle Safety

Over 7 million cars are being recalled in China due to the color of the door handles.

Consensus

A large-scale vehicle recall has been initiated in China.
The recall affects more than 7 million vehicles.
The primary reason is the poor visibility of emergency door release mechanisms due to their color matching the interior.
This could delay passengers' escape in an emergency.
The recall is linked to stricter Chinese safety standards.
A transition period until January 2029 applies to already-produced vehicles.
New vehicles must have mechanical door release mechanisms starting in 2027.
Tesla is among the affected manufacturers.

Tesla is recalling over 5.7 million vehicles, Xiaomi nearly 390,000, Leapmotor over 371,000, Xpeng around 265,000. — kommersant
Tesla is recalling nearly 6 million vehicles, including 2.98 million Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X vehicles produced in China or imported, and 2.74 million locally produced Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. — interfax
The recall includes software updates for driver attention monitoring during autopilot and automatic window lowering after collision. — interfax
The recall includes automakers such as Zeekr, Chery, Geely, and Dongfeng. — kommersant