China launches biggest ever auto recall campaign over door handle safety

Eleven carmakers, including Tesla and Xiaomi launched software updates and vehicle recalls on Friday, the companies said, ​in China's largest-ever automotive recall campaign, as regulators tighten scrutiny of ‌emergency door-release systems in EVs.automaker said mechanical emergency door-release handles may ‌be ⁠difficult to identify following a severe collision and electrical system failure, potentially hindering occupants' escape or rescuers' access, the statement said.

Most of the actions, classified as product recalls under Chinese regulations, address concerns that emergency mechanical door release handles may be difficult to locate or ​operate during emergencies.