BYD Orders Massive Recall: Over 115,000 EVs Pulled for Safety Fixes
BYD, the powerhouse driving China’s electric vehicle boom, has announced its largest recall to date, pulling over 115,000 cars due to safety risks tied to design and battery issues.
- 44,535 Tang series SUVs built between March 2015 and July 2017 are being recalled due to design flaws that could cause malfunctions.
- 71,248 Yuan Pro electric cars made between February 2021 and August 2022 are being recalled due to problems in battery installation that could increase fire risk.
Battery safety has always been the tightrope every EV maker walks.
BYD has filed a plan to replace parts and update systems free of charge. The recall was announced after China’s market watchdog, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), found safety risks.
Author summary: BYD recalls over 115,000 EVs for safety fixes.