Tesla to install software update on 1.68 million vehicles in China to fix lock issue
- The largest recall by the US EV maker on the mainland involves cars built between October 17, 2020 and July 17, 2024, according to the regulator
A total 1.68 million vehicles built between October 17, 2020 and July 17, 2024 will be involved in the recall, the largest of its kind by the US carmaker on the mainland, according to a statement published by the State Administration for Market Regulation on Tuesday.
The regulator added that an unlatched bonnet could obstruct the driver’s view, which carries the risk of accidents.
Tesla said it would roll out an over-the-air software update to fix the issue.
The vehicles on the recall list include the Chinese-made Model 3 and Model Y, as well as Model S and Model X imported from the US.
“The number of cars to be recalled is unlikely to affect Tesla’s sales and operations,” said Gao Shen, an independent analyst in Shanghai. “Tesla’s attitude on quality control should be respected in China because of their constant recalls to reduce risks.”
In January, Tesla recalled 1.6 million vehicles in China, the world’s largest automotive and electric vehicle market, to fix problems with its Autopilot assisted driver system to reduce the risk of crashes.
