Chinese smartphone maker addresses potential system malfunctions in standard edition models as regulatory investigation concludes.
Xiaomi has announced a recall of 116,887 SU7 Standard Edition vehicles in China following safety concerns related to the autopilot system, marking the company’s first major automotive recall since launching its EV division.
The recall affects vehicles manufactured between February 6th 2024 and August 30th 2025, and was filed with China’s State Administration for Market Regulation on September 19th, 2025.
The affected units represent nearly all Standard Edition deliveries since the model’s March launch, with Xiaomi having delivered over 250,000 total SU7 units across all variants by August.
The recall comes as Xiaomi continues expanding its automotive operations, with the Xiaomi SU7 being joined by the SU7 Ultra and Xiaomi YU7 SUV in recent months, neither of which are affected by the recall.
The safety concerns centre on the SU7 Standard Edition’s vision and radar-based autopilot system, which differs significantly from the lidar-equipped configurations used in higher-specification Pro and Max variants.
According to regulatory filings, the issue involves potential software inconsistencies in the Pilot Pro autonomous driving system that could cause unexpected vehicle behaviour during certain driving scenarios, particularly in complex urban environments where the vision-only system must rely solely on cameras and radar sensors.
Xiaomi says it will address the issue through over-the-air software updates provided free of charge to affected customers, with the company also offering physical inspections at authorised service centres for owners preferring in-person service.
The recall notification process began in September, with Xiaomi contacting registered owners through multiple channels including direct phone calls, text messages, and notifications through the company’s official mobile application.
The recall seems to potentially be a response to a fatal accident on a highway back in March, where three university students lost their lives after their car made contact with the highway dividing barrier during a roadworks situation.
Xiaomi reported that the car was in autonomous driving mode at the time with the car prompting the driver to take control before the accident and the request initially being ignored.
Regulations in China require a driver using any ADAS system below certified level 3 to be prepared to take over at any time and to hold the steering wheel at all times, while all ADAS systems require drivers to take a mandatory test prior to using the system to learn what situations the system can and cannot handle.
The incident prompted the authorities in China to more strictly control the wording used by manufacturers regarding their ADAS systems, ensuring that no suggestions are made that the car can drive itself, with many users seemingly confused by claims of level 2.5 and level 2.9 autonomous driving systems.
Currently no cars are certified for level 3 autonomous driving in China and only robotaxis in trial operations are certified for level 4.
