On January 24, the China National Administration for Market Regulation’s Defective Product Recall Center website revealed multiple vehicle recalls from major automakers, including Tesla and Xiaomi. Notably, Xiaomi announced its first-ever vehicle recall since entering the automotive market.
Xiaomi Recalls Over 30,000 SU7 Electric Vehicles
Xiaomi is recalling approximately 31,000 SU7 Standard Edition electric vehicles, produced between February 6, 2024, and November 26, 2024. This recall includes three specific vehicle models:
- BJ7000MBEVR2: 18,410 units
- XMA7000MBEVR2: 12,117 units
- XMA7000MBEVR5: 404 units
The issue stems from a software strategy problem that may cause timing synchronization errors. This could impact the smart parking assist system’s ability to detect static obstacles, increasing the risk of minor collisions or scrapes. Xiaomi will address this issue through a free over-the-air (OTA) software update, ensuring safety without requiring customers to visit a service center.
Xiaomi emphasized that user safety is its top priority, and although no physical parts need replacement, the recall follows strict regulatory procedures. This move aims to enhance the reliability of its smart parking assist system.
The recall also affects a batch of pre-launch test vehicles produced in February 2024. Xiaomi explained that these vehicles were part of extensive internal testing to ensure product quality before the SU7’s official release in March 2024.
Responding to questions about the delay in issuing the recall after an incident in November, Xiaomi stated it had immediately identified and resolved the issue with cloud services. However, further extensive testing and regulatory approval delayed the official announcement.
Xiaomi delivered over 135,000 vehicles in 2024 and has set an ambitious goal of 300,000 deliveries for 2025, as revealed by CEO Lei Jun in a New Year’s live stream.
Other Automakers Announce Recalls
On the same day, several other automakers in China also issued recall notices:
- Tesla: Over 1.2 million Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y vehicles due to potential software or hardware issues.
- Chery Jaguar Land Rover: Nearly 110,000 Range Rover and Jaguar models due to safety concerns.
- Hyundai: Over 69,000 Sorento and other models for defects related to manufacturing from 2010 to 2018.
- SAIC Volkswagen: More than 330,000 Passat and Tiguan L models produced between 2015 and 2017.
- Honda: Over 1.3 million vehicles, including CR-V and Civic models, for safety improvements.
These recalls reflect the industry’s commitment to addressing potential issues proactively, ensuring customer safety and trust.