Tesla filed a recall covering nearly 3 million vehicles in China over emergency door releases that are hard to find after a crash. Eight other automakers did the same on the same day. In the US, NHTSA has had two open investigations into the same issue for a year, and no recalls. I break down what the Chinese regulator found, what the fix actually is, where NHTSA stands, and why China's battery pack standard (GB 38031-2025) is also well ahead of FMVSS 305.

Yes, I know there's a mechanical release. That's the point.