Tesla Recalls More Than 1.6 Million Cars In China Over Steering Software Issues

According to the country’s authority, Tesla is recalling more than 1.6 million vehicles in China due to faults with steering software and door-locking systems.

The recall affects its models S, X, 3, and Y and 7,538 foreign vehicles.

The issues will be resolved through remote software updates, eliminating the requirement for vehicles to be transported to dealerships or garages.

It comes less than a month after Tesla recalled two million vehicles in the United States due to software issues with autopilot.
In May of last year, the Chinese authority stated that over a million vehicles may have acceleration and braking system faults.

The American electric vehicle behemoth uncovered issues with assisted driving and door-locking systems.

Tesla Recalls More Than 1.6 Million Cars In China Over Steering Software Issues

The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) in China labeled the scheduled car update as a recall even though it will occur remotely.

According to the SAMR, Tesla will issue an over-the-air software upgrade for 1,610,105 vehicles, including imported Models S and X and China-made Models 3 and Y vehicles manufactured between 2014 and 2023.

The regulator said this was done to address difficulties with the autosteer function and reduce the danger of an accident.

“For vehicles within the scope of this recall, when the automatic assisted steering function is turned on, the driver may misuse the level two combined assisted driving function, increasing the risk of vehicle collision and posing a safety hazard,” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.

Separately, Tesla will repair the software on 7,538 Model S and X vehicles to address the issue of doors that could potentially unlock in crashes.

Tesla Recalls More Than 1.6 Million Cars In China Over Steering Software Issues

This is Tesla’s second recent setback in the country after China’s BYD surpassed Tesla’s global electric car sales in the fourth quarter of 2023.

In a similar action in 2022, they recalled almost 128,000 vehicles in China due to a rear motor inverter fault.

The company has a big consumer market in China, where subsidies encourage individuals to acquire electric and hybrid automobiles. By 2035, the country hopes to have most cars powered by clean energy.

Tesla Recalls More Than 1.6 Million Cars In China Over Steering Software Issues

China also has a big production plant in Shanghai, which is Tesla’s first “gigafactory” to be built outside of the United States. According to the state news agency Xinhua, the factory would deliver 947,000 automobiles in 2023.

Tesla has issued a recall for [specific model/year] vehicles due to [specific issue or defect]. Owners of affected vehicles should contact them immediately to schedule a repair, as the issue poses a potential safety risk. It is crucial for affected owners to address this matter promptly to ensure the safety and proper functioning of their vehicles.

SOURCE – BBC