Tesla Orders Recall in China Over Autopilot Feature

Tesla Orders , Recall in China , Over Autopilot Feature.

CNN reports that Tesla has recalled 1.6 million vehicles in China to address problems with the company's Autopilot driver-assistance system.

According to a Chinese regulator, the recall is meant to reduce the risk of collision.

China's State Administration for Market Regulation said that the issues can be resolved with over-the-air software updates.

The Autopilot issues impact 1.61 million cars, including imported Model S, Model X and Model 3 sedans.

The recall also covers Chinese-made Model 3 sedans and Model Y SUVs.

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Vehicles covered by the recall were reportedly manufactured between August 26, 2014, and December 20, 2023.

According to the Chinese regulator, drivers could "misuse" the vehicle's Autopilot functions, increasing the risk of accidents.

CNN reports that Tesla also recalled nearly 2 million cars in the United States after regulators came to a similar conclusion regarding the Autopilot feature.

Another Tesla recall in China, which covers an additional 7,538 Model S sedans and Model X SUVs, centers around doors potentially unlatching during a crash.

Another Tesla recall in China, which covers an additional 7,538 Model S sedans and Model X SUVs, centers around doors potentially unlatching during a crash.

According to the regulator, the vehicles impacted by the door latch recall were manufactured between October 26, 2022, and November 16, 2023