In 2022, the company recalled a small number of Tang plug-in hybrids due to a malfunctioning battery pack that could cause a fire.
BYD, China’s largest EV manufacturer, is now reported to have recalled its largest-selling Dolphin and Yuan Plus models after a serious manufacturer defect was discovered in the steering unit that can lead to fire. According to China’s China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), the notice sent included 87,762 vehicles (BYD Auto Industry) produced between February 4, 2023, and December 26, 2023, and another 8,952 models built between November 2, 2022, and June 19, 2023.
When Chinese media reached out to the company for further clarification, there was no response, but the dealers were urged to install a physical fix in the recalled cars. Also, the company has yet to provide a statement on whether any defective cars were exported to other countries.
Speaking of the market in 2023, Yuan Plus and Dolphin were the company’s largest-selling models, accounting for 26 per cent of the 3 million cars sold annually. In 2023, BYD sold 3,024,417 vehicles, a 61.8% increase from the previous year. In June 2024, BYD sold 341,658 plug-in vehicles, including 145,179 all-electric cars and 195,032 plug-in hybrids.
In 2021, BYD became the fastest-growing automaker worldwide for NEV sales, and its global NEV market share increased to 8.8 percent. Also, in 2022, the company recalled a small volume of Tang plug-in hybrids due to a malfunctioning battery pack that could cause a fire. The incident marks the impediments to managing an intricate electrical system in a vehicle.
