The automaker had to announce a recall campaign spanning more than 1.1 million cars in China following an investigation that found Tesla’s regenerative brake feature dangerous, Reuters reports.
According to the authorities of the country, different drivers have different habits regarding the use of the brake pedal. In most EVs, you can brake by either applying the traditional brakes or by simply releasing the accelerator. In recent Teslas, however, the single-pedal approach to driving has been standard for a while now. Some drivers are fine with it, but others end up confusing the pedals and hitting the throttle when they need to brake, which has apparently already led to a number of confirmed fatalities.
Furthermore, the regulator in China found it problematic that Tesla cars fail to notify the drivers whenever the accelerator pedal remains pressed down for too long. In an EV, it can be easy to accelerate beyond speed limits in a matter of seconds and trigger an accident, so a warning signal is recommended.
The good news for all Tesla EV owners is that, like many times before, these issues can all be addressed with a simple over-the-air updates. It means all connected cars will get their new firmware automatically and their owners will be spared a visit to the dealership.
According to Beijing Daily Press, the update will be rolled out on 1,104,622 affected units produced since January 12, 2019 until April 24, 2023. These include imported Tesla Model S, Model X and Model 3 EVs as well as locally manufactured Model 3 and Model Y.