Tesla recalls over 1.6 million EVs exported to China to fix automatic steering, door latch glitches

FILE – A Tesla charging station is seen, Sept. 28, 2023, in Woodstock, Ga. Tesla is recalling more than 1.6 million Model S, X, 3 and Y models in China for problems with their automatic assisted steering functions and door latch controls. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)

BEIJING (AP) — Tesla is recalling more than 1.6 million Model S, X, 3 and Y electric vehicles exported to China for problems with their automatic assisted steering and door latch controls.

China’s State Administration for Market Regulation announced the recall on Friday. It said Tesla Motors in Beijing and Shanghai would use remote upgrades to fix the problems, so in most cases car owners would not need to visit Tesla service centers.

The recall due to problems with the automatic steering assist function applies to 1.6 million imported Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Ys.

When the automatic steering function is engaged, drivers might misuse the combined driving function, increasing a risk of accidents, the notice said.