Chinese automaker BYD will recall more than 115,000 Tang and Yuan Pro electric vehicles because of design defects and potential battery safety risks, China’s market regulator said Friday.
According to the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), the recall covers 44,535 Tang series SUVs produced between March 2015 and July 2017 and 71,248 Yuan Pro EVs manufactured from February 2021 to August 2022.
The regulator said design flaws in certain Tang models could cause abnormal functioning of key electrical components, while manufacturing issues in the Yuan Pro models could affect battery installation and sealing, increasing the risk of overheating or reduced insulation.
BYD said it will carry out software and component upgrades through its authorized service centers to address the issues.
This is BYD’s largest recall to date, following several smaller recalls in the past year. In January, the company recalled 6,843 Fangchengbao Bao 5 plug-in hybrid SUVs due to potential fire risks, and in September 2024 it recalled nearly 97,000 Dolphin and Yuan Plus EVs over steering control unit faults that could also pose a fire hazard.
BYD, one of the world’s leading electric vehicle makers, said it remains committed to improving its quality control and safety standards amid rising global demand for its cars. (Newswire)