9 Automakers Recall Over 4.27 Million Vehicles, Door Handle Safety Flaw Rings Industry Alarm
On August 21, 2026, China's State Administration for Market Regulation announced that Tesla, Xiaomi, Leapmotor, XPeng, Geely, Chery, Dongfeng, BAIC BJEV, and FAW recalled multiple vehicle models due to interior emergency mechanical handle safety issues, involving over 4.27 million units. Tesla accounted for approximately 2.976 million vehicles, nearly 70% of the total. Automakers mainly addressed the issue through warning label additions and OTA updates.
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