It's not "recessed" that's the issue. It's "mechanical".[1] China is requiring door handles openable from both inside and outside without power, and without any difficulty finding the release.

Tesla model X manual: "Opening a Rear Door with No Power

To open the falcon wing doors in the unlikely situation when Model X has no power, carefully remove the speaker grille from the door and pull the mechanical release cable down and towards the front of the vehicle. After the latch is released, manually lift up the door."[2]

[1] https://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202602/03/WS69818ec6a310d...

[2] https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/modelx/en_us/GUID-AAD769C...