BYD filed for its largest recall yet, with 115,738 units of its Tang and Yuan Pro series affected. The recall was filed at China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) in mid-October 2025.
LARGEST RECALL YET
According to the recall plan 44,535 units from BYD’s hybrid Tang series were recalled for a “faulty drive motor controller.” Another defect may cause the vehicle’s circuit board to corrode and deprive the hybrid of electric power. The recall specified units manufactured between March 2015 and July 2017.
Meanwhile, BYD also recalled 71,428 units of its fully electric Yuan Pro model. Units manufactured between February 2021 and August 2022 are being recalled for faulty installation of its battery seals. If sealed loosely, water may leak into the high-voltage battery if it runs through floods at high speeds.
These defects were found through an investigation by the SAMR and were promptly declared safety hazard.
The SAMR urged owners of these vehicles visit their nearest authorised BYD dealership for inspection and repair. Inspection and repair of faulty vehicles will be provided for free. Affected Tang series SUVs will receive a software update, while affected Yuan Pro units will have its batteries resealed with a new sealant.
EV ANXIETY
The quality of China-made electric vehicles (EV) came under scrutiny this year. Thus, China’s regulatory board is strengthening its standards for the industry. For example, flushed doorhandles may now become a thing of the past among Chinese EVs. The SAMR is in the process of creating new regulations for vehicle door mechanisms.
Just last month, a man driving a Xiaomi SU7 collided with another vehicle in Chengdu. Police concluded that the driver was under the influence of alcohol while driving. Bystanders attempted to rescue the man from the burning car but could not open the door. Unable to be rescued from outside, the driver perished.
“The Xiaomi EV accidents have sped up the arrival of the new car door handles national standards,” said expert Li Yanwei to Bloomberg.
Additionally, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology suggested a requirement for passenger vehicles to be installed with door releases from both inside and outside the vehicles. The proposed a minimum size requirement for door handles of 6 centimetres by 2 centimetres. The proposal will be open for public feedback until November 22. If successful, the new door handle standard will be implemented in 2027.
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