China Forces Tesla Recall of 3 Million Vehicles Over Electric Door Handles

China has tightened regulations on electric door handles, prompting Tesla to recall about 3 million cars. The recall follows the company’s decision to adopt the electric handle design first introduced in the Model S, a move that traces its roots back to 1940s and 1950s hot‑rodding culture. The new restrictions, aimed at standardizing vehicle safety features, require the removal or modification of the electric door handles to meet updated safety criteria. Tesla’s recall will involve replacing or retrofitting the handles on affected vehicles sold in the Chinese market, marking a significant operational shift for the automaker.