On September 20th， according to reports from Kuai Technology， Xiaomi Auto Technology has filed a recall plan with the State Administration for Market Regulation， in accordance with the “Regulations on the Recall of Defective Automotive Products” and their implementation rules.
The company has decided to recall a portion of its SU7 Standard Edition electric vehicles produced between February 6， 2024， and August 30， 2025. The recall encompasses a total of 116，887 vehicles. Specifically， recall number S2025M0149I covers 98，462 units of the XMA7000MBEVR2 and XMA7000MBEVR2 models， while recall number S2025M0150I affects 18，425 units of the BJ7000MBEVR2 model.
The vehicles included in this recall may exhibit insufficient recognition， early warning， or response capabilities in extreme， specific scenarios when the L2 high-speed pilot assistance driving function is activated. If the driver does not intervene promptly， this could increase the risk of a collision， posing a safety hazard. Xiaomi Auto Technology will address these safety concerns by providing free software upgrades to the affected vehicles via Over-the-Air (OTA) technology.
Many netizens have expressed surprise at why OTA updates are also classified as recalls. Zhang Hong， a member of the expert committee of the China Automobile Dealers Association， has provided clarification on this matter.
Zhang explained that the concept of “recall” needs to evolve. Previously， recalls were primarily associated with defects in mechanical components. However， with the significant advancements in electric vehicles， particularly in their powertrains and intelligent features which often involve complex software， issues arising from software also necessitate recalls. He highlighted that while hardware defects can impact a vehicle’s resale value， software issues may not always have the same effect. He acknowledged that in the used car market， a recall history might influence a buyer’s negotiation on price.
Zhang further elaborated that unlike a physical component that might degrade over time (e.g.， battery range)， a software issue that is resolved through an OTA update can restore the vehicle’s intended functionality. In some cases， repeated software updates can even lead to more mature vehicle performance and enhanced risk avoidance capabilities， potentially improving rather than diminishing its value.
In mid-August， the State Administration for Market Regulation， in conjunction with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology， released a draft notice soliciting public feedback on strengthening supervision and standardized communication for recalls and production consistency of intelligent connected new energy vehicles. The draft stipulates that manufacturers must not conduct OTA upgrades without prior filing， must not push unverified software versions to users， and must not use OTA to conceal defects. It also emphasizes the responsibility of manufacturers to ensure that products equipped with combined driving assistance systems are consistent with their approved specifications and to bear full product safety responsibility.
