The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced in February that it will outlaw minimalist, pop-out door handles from January 1 2027 as safety concerns mount about the feature.

Tesla is recalling nearly 3 million vehicles in China after authorities flagged safety risks linked to hidden door handles, prompting a broader industry-wide recall.

Tesla and other automakers must recall millions of vehicles in China. There have been deaths and injuries due to electric door handles.

The recall remedies range from software updates to warning labels