China Issues Recall for More Than a Third of Xiaomi SU7s Following Fatal Accident | Carscoops

      In March, an SU7 crashed into a concrete barrier while nearing a construction zone.

      Chinese regulators have noted deficiencies in the SU7's driver-assistance system.

      The vehicles affected were produced between February 2024 and August 2025.

      Xiaomi has announced that the problem will be rectified through an over-the-air software update.

      Over 115,000 units of the highly popular Xiaomi SU7 are being recalled in China due to concerns regarding its driver-assistance systems. This action follows a notable crash six months ago that resulted in the deaths of three college students when their SU7 hit a concrete barrier at 97 km/h (60 mph) while the Navigate on Autopilot feature was in use.

      China’s State Administration for Market Regulation has disclosed that the SU7’s driver-assistance system has an “insufficient recognition capability” and might fail to properly detect and alert drivers in specific situations, as required by Level 2 or Level 2+ systems. They specified that when using the highway pilot assisted driving feature, it may not provide sufficient warnings during extreme scenarios.

      Recall Details

      A total of 116,887 SU7 units are being recalled, all manufactured from February 2024 to August 2025. This represents approximately 38 percent of the 305,055 SU7s sold in China since its launch in early 2024.

      Xiaomi has confirmed that the defect will be addressed through an over-the-air software update, eliminating the need for physical repairs.

      This recall occurs alongside the introduction of new safety standards in China for vehicles equipped with Level 2 driver-assistance systems. These regulations, which impose stricter performance requirements, will take effect in 2027.

      March Crash Incident

      The most serious incident involving the SU7 happened in March on the Dezhou-Shangrao Expressway. Reports from Chinese media indicate that the vehicle was allegedly traveling at 116 km/h (72 mph) with the Navigate on Autopilot engaged at that time.

      The system reportedly detected an “obstacle ahead” and began to brake as it approached a construction zone. The driver took over, steering left and applying moderate braking before gradually turning back to the right. Soon after, the vehicle collided with a concrete barrier and ignited, resulting in the loss of all three occupants.

      “A recall due to a malfunctioning driver-assistance system may discourage some Chinese consumers from purchasing Xiaomi cars,” stated Chen Jinzhu, CEO of consultancy Shanghai Mingliang Auto Service, in comments to the South China Morning Post. “However, the recall also demonstrates Xiaomi’s dedication and confidence in addressing the issues.”