Xiaomi Recalls Nearly 117,000 SU7 Sedans Over Assisted Driving Flaw

Xiaomi is recalling 116,887 Standard Edition SU7 sedans—roughly one-third of total sales—to fix issues in its advanced driver assistance system through an over-the-air software update. According to China’s State Administration for Market Regulation, the flaw affects close to 40% of SU7 vehicles sold and stems from the L2 highway pilot feature, which may fail to detect or alert drivers in extreme conditions, increasing the risk of crashes if drivers don’t react in time.

The company said the fix will be delivered via its HyperOS 1.10.0 system and will enhance speed control in challenging conditions such as rain and nighttime driving. Both the SU7 sedan and the newer YU7 SUV will receive the update. Since its launch in March 2024, the SU7 has become Xiaomi’s main electric model, with cumulative deliveries surpassing 339,000 units by August, representing nearly 90% of the company’s EV sales. At launch, the base version lacked lidar sensors, while the YU7 SUV, unveiled in June, secured over 240,000 preorders in less than a day and reached nearly 25,000 deliveries by August.

The recall comes in the wake of a fatal March crash involving an SU7, where the assisted driving function shut off just a second before the vehicle hit a guardrail, resulting in three deaths. The incident has since led regulators to step up scrutiny of assisted driving features and vehicle designs, including safety elements such as door handles.

Despite the setback, Xiaomi remains optimistic about its EV unit. CEO Lei Jun said in July that the division could achieve profitability in the latter half of 2025, supported by strong SU7 demand. The business reported a quarterly loss of 500 million yuan, narrowing from 700 million yuan previously. The SU7 has consistently outsold Tesla’s Model 3 in China since December, with more than 136,000 units delivered in 2024 and a target of 350,000 for 2025.