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2026
Tesla recalls over 2.74 million China-made Model 3 and Model Y vehicles over driver attention monitoring
Tesla (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. filed a recall plan with China's State Administration for Market Regulation (recall number S2026M0039I), recalling 2,740,642 China-made Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles produced between March 4, 2019 and December 7, 2025. In the affected vehicles, when the combined driver assistance system is active, the existing attention monitoring mechanism is insufficient to alert the driver to eyes-off-road conditions, which may increase collision risk if the driver does not intervene promptly. Tesla will provide a free over-the-air software upgrade that adds in-cabin camera monitoring on top of existing steering-wheel torque monitoring; vehicles unable to receive the OTA upgrade will be handled through Tesla service centers.
2026
Tesla responds to recall of nearly 3 million vehicles in China
Tesla customer service responded to a recall involving nearly 3 million vehicles in China, stating that owners do not all need to visit service centers. Vehicles receiving three notices (adding emergency door handle labels, an OTA software update adding a post-accident window-lowering strategy, and an OTA update improving driver attention detection) can complete the software portions via OTA; vehicles needing the emergency door handle label can collect free stickers at service centers during maintenance or repair. The stickers are expected to reach service centers by the end of September, and the labeling period runs for 3 years, during which owners may collect them; vehicles already equipped with warning labels need no further labeling. Vehicles receiving only the two software update notices need only wait for the OTA.
2026
Tesla responds to recall, says owners need not all visit service centers and stickers can be collected within 3 years
Tesla customer service stated that warning label stickers for the recall are expected to be distributed to service centers by the end of September, with the application period lasting 3 years during which owners can collect them at any time. Vehicles already equipped with warning labels do not need the sticker applied again. Software-related items can be handled via OTA updates.
2026
Tesla recalls nearly 4.7 million Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in China over mechanical door handle and driver-assistance safety hazards
Tesla (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. and Tesla Motors (Beijing) Co., Ltd. filed recall plans with China's State Administration for Market Regulation. Recall S2026M0098V covers 973,156 domestically produced Model 3 vehicles built from March 4, 2019 to April 29, 2026 and 1,956,713 domestically produced Model Y vehicles built from November 16, 2020 to April 30, 2026; recall S2026M0099V covers 35,590 imported Model 3, 8,328 imported Model X and 2,123 imported Model S vehicles, effective September 25, 2026. The emergency mechanical door release handles are similar in color to the interior and hard to identify and operate, which in extreme cases such as a severe collision disabling the low-voltage system could hinder occupants from quickly opening doors to escape and rescuers from assisting. Tesla will affix warning labels free of charge and upgrade window control software via OTA to add a post-accident window-lowering strategy. Recall S2026M0039I, effective immediately, covers 2,740,642 domestically produced Model 3 and Model Y vehicles built from March 4, 2019 to December 7, 2025, because the existing attention-monitoring mechanism does not sufficiently alert drivers when their gaze leaves the road while combined driver assistance is engaged, potentially increasing collision risk; Tesla will upgrade software free of charge via OTA, adding in-cabin camera monitoring on top of steering-wheel torque monitoring, with service centers handling vehicles that cannot be upgraded OTA.
2026
China recalls 4.3 million vehicles over hidden door handles
China's State Administration for Market Regulation announced the country's largest automotive recall, covering 4.3 million vehicles from nine brands, over hidden door handles that may be difficult to open in an emergency. The remedy is installation of high-visibility warning labels and software updates to automatically lower windows after a crash. Chinese-made Tesla vehicles accounted for 2.98 million of the recalled cars; other affected brands include Xpeng, Xiaomi, Geely (Zeekr and Lynk & Co), Leapmotor, Chery, BAIC, Dongfeng and FAW Group (Hongqi).
2026
Tesla recalls 2.976 million vehicles in China over emergency door handle issue
China's State Administration for Market Regulation announced a recall plan by nine automakers, including Tesla, Xiaomi, Leapmotor, XPeng, Geely, Chery, Dongfeng, BAIC and FAW, covering more than 4 million vehicles due to issues with interior emergency mechanical door handles. Tesla's recall is the largest at 2.976 million vehicles, covering domestically produced Model 3 and Model Y as well as imported Model 3, Model X and Model S. The handles are similar in color to the interior, making them hard to identify and operate, which in extreme cases such as a severe collision causing low-voltage system failure could hinder occupants' escape and outside rescue. Tesla's remedies are to affix free warning labels at the emergency handle positions and to release an OTA software update adding an automatic window-lowering strategy after accidents. Tesla China customer service said not all owners need to visit a service center; stickers are expected to reach service centers by end of September and can be collected over a three-year implementation period, with the recall formally starting September 25, 2026.
2026
Tesla and Chinese carmakers recall over 4 million vehicles over door handle safety risks
China's State Administration for Market Regulation said Tesla is recalling about 2.98 million China-made and imported Model 3, Model Y, Model X and Model S EVs over door handle safety risks, while Xiaomi is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles, Leapmotor over 370,000 cars, and Geely and XPENG are also recalling vehicles, totaling more than four million vehicles. The regulator cited risks that in extreme situations such as a severe collision causing electrical system failure, the handles could hinder occupants from escaping or rescuers from gaining access. Tesla will perform software updates to mitigate risks.
2026
Tesla recalls nearly 3 million vehicles in China over door-handle issue
Tesla issued the largest-ever product recall in mainland China's EV market, calling back 2.98 million vehicles including Shanghai-made Model 3s and Model Ys and imported cars over a door-handle issue, according to China's State Administration for Market Regulation. From September 25, Tesla will add warning labels to internal door handles and conduct an over-the-air update to window-control software that lowers windows after a collision.
2026
Tesla announces development of FSD v15 self-driving software
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said in a JPMorgan interview that Tesla is working on a new-generation self-driving software, FSD v15, built on seven core technologies, about 40% of which are already used in Austin robotaxis; once released, HW4-equipped vehicles will be able to run unsupervised FSD with Level 4 autonomous capability.
2026
Multiple automakers recall vehicles over emergency mechanical door handle identification issues
Multiple automakers in China announced recalls of electric vehicles because the emergency mechanical door handles or their covers are hard to identify or operate in extreme situations such as a severe collision causing low-voltage system failure. Affected models include Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X, Xiaomi SU7, Zeekr 007 and Zeekr X, with Tesla involving about 2.976 million vehicles, Xiaomi about 390,000, Leapmotor about 371,000 and XPeng about 265,000. Remedies include adding warning labels, replacing improved handle covers, and over-the-air software adjustments to window or unlock control strategies after accidents.
2026
Chinese automakers including Xiaomi, Xpeng, Zeekr and Lynk & Co recall vehicles over hidden emergency door releases
Eleven automakers in China issued related recalls addressing the same hidden emergency door release problem, with nine manufacturers, including Tesla, agreeing to install warning labels helping occupants locate the releases. Xiaomi, Xpeng, and Geely-owned brands Zeekr and Lynk & Co. were among the other manufacturers issuing recalls; eight other automakers including Leapmotor, Chery, Dongfeng, BAIC BluePark and FAW filed recalls with China's market regulator on the same day. More than 4 million vehicles in total were affected across the full scope of the crackdown.
2026
Tesla recalls over 2.74 million China-built Model 3 and Model Y vehicles over driver monitoring
Alongside the door handle recall, Tesla issued a separate recall covering more than 2.74 million domestically produced Model 3 and Model Y vehicles built between March 2019 and December 2025, rolling out a free over-the-air update that enables active cabin camera tracking alongside steering wheel torque sensors to help ensure drivers keep their eyes on the road while Autosteer is engaged.
2026
China's largest-ever car recall campaign over emergency door handles
Eleven carmakers including Tesla and Xiaomi launched software updates and vehicle recalls in China on Aug 21, 2026, in the country's largest-ever automotive recall campaign, addressing concerns that emergency mechanical door release handles may be difficult to locate or operate during emergencies. Tesla will recall 2.98 million imported and China-made Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X vehicles from Sept 25, with a remedy of warning labels and an OTA update that automatically lowers vehicle windows after a collision.
2026
Tesla China recalls domestic and imported Model 3, Model Y, Model X and Model S vehicles
Tesla (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. and Tesla Motors (Beijing) Co., Ltd. filed recall plans with China's State Administration for Market Regulation. From September 25, 2026, they will recall 973,156 domestically produced Model 3 vehicles and 1,956,713 domestically produced Model Y vehicles, plus 35,590 imported Model 3, 8,328 imported Model X and 2,123 imported Model S vehicles, because the emergency mechanical door release handle is similar in color to the interior and hard to identify and operate, which may hinder escape or rescue in extreme crashes. Separately, effective immediately, Tesla (Shanghai) recalls 2,740,642 domestically produced Model 3 and Model Y vehicles because the attention monitoring mechanism may not adequately warn drivers whose gaze leaves the road while the combined driver-assistance system is engaged, increasing collision risk. Remedies are free warning labels and OTA software upgrades.
2026
Tesla completes Optimus Gen3 final design and integrates production lines
Tesla has completed the final design of Optimus Gen3 with its supply chain fully in place, and is integrating production at its Fremont, California plant (the former Model S/X line), targeting annual output of 1 million units in California and 10 million units at its Texas plant.
2026
Tesla prepares to launch Cybercab robotaxi service to the public in Austin
Tesla has told employees it is preparing to launch the Cybercab, its first vehicle built without a steering wheel or brake pedals, for public use in its Robotaxi ride-hailing business, aiming to begin in Austin, Texas, this month. Tesla has been road-testing the vehicle, giving employees rides on closed internal roads, and training local emergency responders; the internal target is late August, though the timeline may change.
2026
NHTSA announces multiple vehicle safety recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a series of safety recalls affecting passenger cars, electric vehicles, commercial buses, and heavy trucks, including Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, Rivian R1S and R1T, Toyota Camry Hybrid and BZ Woodland, Blue Bird school buses, Thomas Built Buses, Volvo and Mack trucks, and other vehicles, with free repairs at dealerships.
2026
Tesla plans to unveil redesigned Roadster with flying demonstration
Tesla plans to unveil a redesigned Roadster, possibly this month, with a staged stunt demonstration of a limited-edition flying version co-developed with SpaceX at SpaceX's McGregor, Texas test site. The demonstration vehicle would be remotely operated and cannot legally drive on public roads.
2026
Tesla recalls headlamps on up to 20,000 vehicles
Tesla is recalling the headlamps on up to 20,000 vehicles because the low-beam output may exceed the allowed intensity in certain areas. Potentially affected models are 2020-2023 Model Ys and 2017-2023 Model 3s made between July 2017 and December 2023, with most involved vehicles being Model Ys.
2026
Tesla integrates Starlink antenna into Cybercab roof
Tesla's official Robotaxi account posted photos of a Cybercab with a factory-built Starlink satellite antenna molded into the roof, confirming at least one production robotaxi carries the integrated hardware. Tesla says the integrated dish is the new Starlink V5 terminal, providing an additional data link for navigation, remote operators, and fleet telemetry.