Xiaomi Recalls Over 116,000 SU7 EVs in China Over Assisted Driving Safety Risks

China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced that Xiaomi will recall 116,887 SU7 electric vehicles due to a defect in the assisted driving system, raising fresh safety concerns for the automaker’s first EV. The recall affects standard-edition SU7 models manufactured between February 6, 2024, and August 30, 2025.

According to SAMR, the flaw could cause vehicles to fail in properly detecting, warning, or responding under extreme conditions when the L2 high-speed navigation assist function is active. If drivers do not take control in time, the system’s failure could increase the risk of collisions, creating a potential safety hazard.

This large-scale recall follows a fatal accident in March in Anhui province, where a Xiaomi SU7 operating in assisted driving mode collided with a barrier, resulting in three deaths. The crash fueled scrutiny of Xiaomi’s vision-based driving system, which operates without LiDAR technology. Reports also emerged that some occupants were unable to escape the vehicle due to locked doors, intensifying public concerns about both system reliability and passenger safety.

The incident has drawn attention to the challenges facing emerging electric vehicle makers in balancing innovation with safety. Assisted driving systems are increasingly seen as a key feature in EV adoption, but failures can quickly erode consumer trust. For Xiaomi, a new entrant in the electric car market, ensuring safety standards will be critical to competing with established players in China’s fast-growing EV sector.

With the recall now in effect, Xiaomi is expected to address the defect through system updates and safety checks. The outcome will likely play a significant role in shaping consumer confidence in the brand’s future mobility ambitions.