BYD recalls over 115,000 electric cars over design, battery faults

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Agencies
17 Oct 2025 10:24

BYD recalls 115,000+ electric cars in China over design defects and battery risks, marking the largest safety recall in the company's history.

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A worker polishes the surface of a BYD car during the Shanghai auto show on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has issued its largest-ever vehicle recall, affecting more than 115,000 units of its Tang and Yuan Pro series, according to China's State Administration for Market Regulation.

The recall involves both design flaws and lithium battery-related safety hazards, raising concerns about manufacturing consistency across multiple BYD models.

According to the regulator, BYD has filed to recall 44,535 Tang series electric cars produced between March 2015 and July 2017. The recall cites component design issues that could lead to abnormal vehicle function, though specific safety risks have not been publicly detailed.

The Tang series is one of BYD’s flagship offerings in the domestic electric car market.

In addition, BYD will recall 71,248 Yuan Pro electric vehicles manufactured between February 2021 and August 2022. These vehicles are affected by battery installation faults, which may pose safety risks if not addressed.

While BYD has not reported injuries or accidents linked to these issues, the announcement is the latest in a series of technical setbacks for the Chinese automaker.

Recent BYD recalls reflect ongoing safety scrutiny

This marks BYD's third significant recall in less than a year. In January, the company recalled 6,843 Fangchengbao Bao 5 plug-in hybrid SUVs due to fire risks. Previously, in September 2024, nearly 97,000 Dolphin and Yuan Plus EVs were recalled after defects in the steering control unit were found to present fire hazards.

These repeated vehicle recalls suggest that BYD, despite its rapid growth and status as one of China's leading electric vehicle manufacturers, continues to face challenges in maintaining consistent production standards.

Manufacturing issues follow projections from last year stating that electric car sales in China were expected to surpass traditional internal combustion engine cars in 2025.

Projections stated that pure battery and plug-in hybrids were to grow 20% year on year, which would more than double the 5.9 million electric cars sold in 2022 within the nation.