BYD Issues Largest Recall Yet Affecting Over 115,000 Vehicles

BYD is conducting its largest recall to date, involving more than 115,000 Tang and Yuan Pro models produced between 2015 and 2022, due to design and battery-related safety issues, according to China’s market regulator.

Battery and design flaws

The company has filed a plan with the State Administration for Market Regulation to address the risks, which include design flaws and potential fire hazards linked to battery installation defects, according to Reuters.

According to filings with China’s State Administration for Market Regulation, BYD will recall 44,535 Tang series SUVs produced between March 2015 and July 2017 after discovering component design issues that could cause abnormal function.

In addition, 71,248 Yuan Pro EVs built from February 2021 to August 2022 will be recalled due to manufacturing problems in the battery installation process. BYD stated it will repair the affected vehicles free of charge to ensure user safety and compliance with regulatory standards.

Earlier recalls

This latest recall adds to a growing list of safety-related actions for the Chinese EV giant. In January, BYD recalled 6,843 Fangchengbao Bao 5 plug-in hybrid SUVs over fire risk concerns. And in September 2024, the automaker pulled back nearly 97,000 Dolphin and Yuan Plus EVs due to a steering control unit defect that could increase the risk of fire.

The company has since pledged to strengthen its quality control processes across production lines as it continues expanding internationally.

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