BYD recalls over 115,000 vehicles in largest safety action

Chinese automaker BYD will recall more than 115,000 vehicles in its largest safety action to date, the State Administration for Market Regulation said on Friday. The recall covers 44,535 Tang series vehicles produced between March 2015 and July 2017 and 71,248 Yuan Pro electric vehicles made between February 2021 and August 2022, according to the regulator, which said BYD has filed a formal recall plan.

The regulator said the Tang series recall stems from design flaws in a drive motor controller that in some cases can lead to circuit board corrosion and cause the vehicle to lose electric power. The Yuan Pro recall addresses manufacturing issues with battery installation, including incorrectly fitted battery seals that could allow water ingress and in some cases reduce battery output. The regulator said BYD will authorize dealerships to apply a special sealant to affected Yuan Pro vehicles at no cost to owners to reinforce the battery casing, restore waterproofing and eliminate the safety risk.

The action comes amid a string of recent safety-related recalls by BYD. In January the company recalled 6,843 Fangchengbao Bao 5 plug-in hybrid SUVs over fire risks. In September 2024 BYD...