China Recalls About 4.3 Million Vehicles in OTA Push

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China Recalls About 4.3 Million Vehicles in OTA Push

60 sourcesUpdated Aug 22, 2026

China has launched its largest automotive recall, affecting about 4.3 million vehicles across nine automakers, with Tesla bearing the heaviest burden at roughly 2.98 million cars due to interior emergency door releases that blend with trim and could hinder escape in a crash. The recalls, which involve warning labels and over-the-air software updates to improve door-access visibility and post-accident window operation, come ahead of a 2027 ban on concealed door handles in China. Other manufacturers, including Xiaomi, Leapmotor, Geely, and XPENG, are recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles for similar door-handle visibility issues as regulatory scrutiny tightens on EV design. The drive behind the moves reflects broader safety concerns in both China and the U.S., where regulators and lawmakers are considering or implementing new standards to ensure obvious or mechanical door releases remain operable after a crash. Separately, Tesla is also facing a U.S. safety focus on driver monitoring and other recalls tied to assisted-driving features, underscoring a wider push for safety enhancements in electric vehicles.

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XPeng Recalls 33,473 X9 Vehicles Over Air Springs

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“Major automakers recall vehicles over hard-to-see emergency door handles”

Hong Kong Standard · Aug 22, 2026

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“Tesla leads 4.3 million-vehicle recall in China over doors that may be difficult to open after crashes”

Mint Newspaper (livemint.com) · Aug 22, 2026

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“Tesla recalls nearly 3M vehicles over doors that may be difficult to open after crashes”

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Hong Kong StandardLean LeftMajor automakers recall vehicles over hard-to-see emergency door handles

Mint Newspaper (livemint.com)CenterTesla leads 4.3 million-vehicle recall in China over doors that may be difficult to open after crashes

Fox BusinessLean RightTesla recalls nearly 3M vehicles over doors that may be difficult to open after crashes

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Xpeng is recalling 33,473 X9 vehicles built between August 8, 2023, and August 11, 2025 due to potential front air-spring airtightness leaks that could trigger warnings or affect handling under hot, humid conditions; replacements are free, and some cars have already been updated. The move follows Xpeng’s earlier apology and extended warranty coverage of the front air-spring system to eight years or 160,000 kilometers.

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