Tesla is recalling 77,650 of its China-made vehicles to update their software, according to a statement from the Chinese market regulator. The affected models include some of the company’s popular electric cars manufactured in China. The announcement, made on December 31, 2024, is the latest development in Tesla’s efforts to address various operational issues in its rapidly expanding market in China.
The software update aims to fix certain performance and safety concerns raised by vehicle owners and regulatory authorities. A Tesla Model 3 was prominently displayed at the Everything Electric exhibition held at the ExCeL London international exhibition and convention center in London, Britain, which ended on March 28, 2024. This event showcased Tesla’s advancements and product lineup, reflecting the company’s growing footprint in the global electric vehicle market.
The recall also includes 63 imported Model S and Model X vehicles due to a potential issue with the driver’s frontal airbag.
Tesla recalls for software issues
The airbag fabric may be damaged during assembly, which could cause it to tear and fail to function properly in a crash.
Tesla will replace the driver’s frontal airbag free of charge to eliminate the safety hazard. The locally produced vehicles, built between September 28, 2021, and November 22, 2024, are being recalled because of a faulty tire pressure monitoring system. A software glitch prevents the malfunction from being displayed immediately after startup.
Tesla will address this issue by upgrading the software for the affected vehicles through over-the-air updates at no cost to the owners. The recalls are being conducted in accordance with the guidelines set by the State Administration for Market Regulation in China. The move to update the software and address safety concerns underscores Tesla’s commitment to ensuring compliance with local market standards and its dedication to continuous improvement of vehicle performance and safety.
In addition to Tesla, China has also issued recalls for more than 88,000 vehicles from other manufacturers, including GAC Trumpchi, Mercedes-Benz, and Chrysler, due to various safety hazards.
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