BYD has recalled nearly 89,000 units of its Qin Plus DM-i plug-in hybrid sedan in China due to potential power output limitations linked to battery consistency issues, according to a notice published on Tuesday by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR).
The recall covers a total of 88,981 vehicles and takes effect immediately. It includes two production batches: 52,890 vehicles built between Sept. 26, 2021, and Sept. 23, 2023, and 36,091 units manufactured between Jan. 7, 2021, and Sept. 30, 2022.
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According to the SAMR notice, some affected vehicles may experience restricted output from the power battery due to production-related consistency issues. In extreme cases, the vehicles may lose access to pure electric driving mode, which could raise safety risks. The recall was initiated under a SAMR defect investigation.
BYD said it will address the issue through an over-the-air (OTA) upgrade of vehicle diagnostic software. If the updated system detects battery abnormalities, a warning indicator will appear on the instrument panel, prompting owners to return to authorized dealerships for a free battery pack replacement.
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The latest recall comes just weeks after BYD recalled 115,783 Tang and Yuan Pro electric vehicles on Oct. 17. In that earlier action, the Tang models were found to face a risk of electric drive mode failure, while the Yuan Pro models were recalled due to potential water ingress into the battery system.
The back-to-back recalls come amid heightened scrutiny of BYD’s quality control as the company continues its rapid expansion in China’s new energy vehicle market.