Xiaomi Recalls 116K SU7 Sedans Over Assisted Driving Safety Concerns

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi will issue a software update for 116,887 SU7 electric sedans after regulators flagged potential safety risks linked to the car’s assisted driving features. The move, announced by the State Administration for Market Regulation, marks the second recall-related software fix since the model’s launch last year.

Xiaomi SU7 Recall

The recall applies to standard versions of the SU7 produced between February 2024 and August 2025. Officials said the vehicle’s Level 2 highway pilot system may not provide sufficient warnings or handle extreme scenarios properly, raising risks for drivers.

Xiaomi confirmed that an over-the-air (OTA) update will roll out Friday to resolve the issue. In China, OTA updates tied to autonomous driving require regulatory approval to ensure automakers do not conceal defects or sidestep liability.

The recall comes as Beijing released draft safety regulations for Level 2 autonomous vehicles, effective from 2027. The move follows a fatal accident in March, when an SU7 sedan crashed into a cement pole at 97 km/h and caught fire seconds after its driver disengaged assisted driving. Xiaomi said its system had issued a warning before the crash.

Under Level 2 automation, vehicles can manage steering, braking, and acceleration, but drivers must remain attentive and ready to intervene. Analysts say the new standards highlight growing scrutiny of safety risks in China’s booming EV and autonomous driving market.