According to China’s State Administration for Market Regulation, the recall includes 44,535 Tang series SUVs manufactured between March 2015 and July 2017. Officials said that certain design flaws in key components could cause abnormal functioning and pose operational risks.

In addition, BYD will recall 71,248 Yuan Pro electric vehicles produced between February 2021 and August 2022. The decision follows concerns about potential manufacturing problems related to battery installation, which may affect performance and safety.

The company has submitted a formal recall plan to the market regulator and promised free inspections and necessary repairs for all affected vehicles.

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BYD’s recall marks a rare setback for China’s top-selling electric carmaker, which has been rapidly expanding in both domestic and global markets. Analysts say the recall highlights the growing safety scrutiny in China’s EV industry as more consumers shift to electric cars. While the company’s swift action may help maintain trust, it also signals how quality control will remain a critical challenge for fast-growing automakers like BYD.

In January, the company made a recall of 6,843 Fangchengbao Bao 5 plug-in hybrid off-road SUVs citing fire risks.

Before that, the automaker had recalled nearly 97,000 Dolphin and Yuan Plus EVs due to a manufacturing fault involving a steering control unit that posed risks of fire in September 2024.