Tesla Recalls 1.6M Vehicles In China Over Autosteer Concerns Just Weeks After Massive US Callback

Electric vehicle giant Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) is recalling more than 1.6 million vehicles in China due to concerns related to the misuse of autosteer features.

What Happened: According to a statement from China’s State Administration for Market Regulation, the recall includes Tesla's more premium Model S and X vehicles as well as its lower-end Model 3 and Y vehicles.

In response to the issue, the company plans to address it through a software update designed to remind drivers to adhere to driving regulations.

This action comes on the heels of a similar recall initiated by the electric vehicle giant in the United States last month, affecting over 2 million vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer.

Autosteer is part of Tesla’s suite of advanced driver assistance features called autopilot. When coupled with Traffic-Aware Cruise Control, it provides steering, braking, and acceleration assistance to Tesla drivers on controlled-access highways. However, even when the autosteer is engaged, the driver is responsible for taking over as necessary.

Fix For Another Issue: The company is also recalling 7,538 imported Model S and X vehicles in China made between Oct. 22 and Nov. 23 owing to a problem with the doors opening in time of a crash.

The issue will be fixed with a software update and was flagged by the company last month when recalling over 120,000 vehicles in the U.S.

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