On April 29, the State Administration for Market Regulation announced a number of vehicle recall plans, involving Tesla, BYD, Jaguar Land Rover, Bentley, Lexus and other brands, with a total of 66,927 recalled vehicles.
Tesla recalled 14,684 Model 3s
Number of recalls: Since April 29, 2022, a total of 14,684 models (including 1,850 imported cars and 12,834 domestically produced cars) with a recall date from January 12, 2019 to March 25, 2022, were recalled.
Reason for recall: Due to software reasons, the vehicles within the scope of this recall are in track mode, and the speed area in the central touch display only displays the speed value, missing the speed unit (KM/H). When the vehicle is driving in track mode, the above situation may affect the driver's correct understanding of the speed information, and in extreme cases, it will increase the risk of collision accidents and there are safety hazards.
Solution: Tesla Motors (Beijing) Co., Ltd. and Tesla (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. will upgrade the software to 2022.12 or subsequent versions of the software for vehicles within the scope of the recall free of charge through the vehicle remote upgrade (OTA) technology, and the upgraded vehicle will display the speed unit (KM/H) in track mode, and the user can complete the software upgrade without going to the store. For vehicles that cannot be recalled through the vehicle remote upgrade (OTA) technology, Tesla Motors (Beijing) Co., Ltd. and Tesla (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. will contact relevant users through the Tesla Service Center to upgrade the software for the vehicle free of charge to eliminate safety hazards. Users should drive vehicles with caution when using track mode prior to the implementation of the vehicle recall, and upgrade the vehicle software as soon as possible after receiving notification of the recall software update.
BYD recalled 9663 Don DM electric vehicles
Number of recalls: Since April 29, 2022, some Of the Tang DM models produced from September 2, 2021 to March 14, 2022, with a total of 9,663 electric vehicles, will be recalled.
Reason for recall: Due to manufacturing reasons, the installation surface of the pallet breathable valve is uneven and there is a risk of water ingress due to manufacturing reasons. This may cause the electrical circuit failure of the power battery system, and in extreme cases, there is a risk of thermal runaway of the power battery, and there is a safety hazard.
Solution: BYD Automotive Industry Co., Ltd. will entrust authorized dealers to inspect the vehicles within the scope of the recall, and if there is leakage of electricity in the battery pack or the installation surface of the tray ventilation valve is uneven, the battery pack will be replaced free of charge to eliminate the safety hazard.
Volkswagen recalls 2642 imported Bentley cars
Number of recalls: Recall of some imported Flying Spur and Continental GT series vehicles manufactured between September 27, 2020 and September 27, 2021, for a total of 12 vehicles. Effective May 11, 2022, the Company will recall a total of 2,630 imported Bentayga series vehicles manufactured between August 3, 2020 and February 10, 2022.
Reason for recall: Some of the imported Flying Spur and Continental GT series cars within the scope of this recall are equipped with seat belt assemblies that do not meet the design requirements, among which the front seat belt assembly may not be equipped with self-locking reels (ALRs) according to the design requirements, which will cause the child seats to not be properly restrained, and the risk of occupant injury will increase when the vehicle collides, and there is a safety hazard.
Some imported Bentayga series vehicles covered by this recall may not have been properly locked into the seat rails due to improper assembly during the production process. In the event of a vehicle collision, the rear seats may move or deform, which will increase the risk of injury to the relevant occupants and pose a safety hazard.
Solution: Some imported Flying Spur and Continental GT series vehicles - free inspection of the front seat belt assembly for vehicles within the scope of the recall, and replaced with seat belt assembly that meets the design requirements as needed to eliminate safety hazards.
Some imported Bentayga series vehicles - free inspection and adjustment of rear seat installation for vehicles within the scope of the recall, and installed two rail limiters on the inside of the seat to eliminate safety hazards.
Toyota recalled 9,421 Lexus brand vehicles
Number of recalls: Recalls a total of 6,832 imported Lexus NX 260, NX 350h, NX 400h+ vehicles with a production date from March 31, 2021 to March 17, 2022. Recalls 2,589 units of imported Lexus NX 260, NX 350h, and NX 400h+ vehicles with production dates from March 31, 2021 to January 28, 2022.
Reason for recall: Due to the improper internal control procedures of the multi-function display system, when the gear shift operation or vehicle is driven, the picture of the multi-function display may not be able to switch normally, and the video screen played before will be maintained on the display at this time, which may distract the driver's attention and there is a safety hazard. Some vehicles within the scope of this recall may have leaked welding inside the fender assembly assembly used to fix the left/right front shock absorber due to improper welding equipment procedures, and when the vehicle is continuously used in this state, cracks may occur around the welding point, which will affect the driving stability of the vehicle in extreme cases and there is a safety hazard.
Solution: Toyota Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd. will upgrade the multi-function display program for vehicles within the scope of the recall free of charge through the vehicle remote upgrade (OTA) technology, and the user can complete the program upgrade without going to the store; for vehicles that cannot be recalled through the vehicle remote upgrade (OTA) technology, Toyota Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd. will contact the user to upgrade the multi-function display for the vehicle through the Lexus dealer to eliminate the safety hazard. In response to welding problems, Toyota Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd. will check the left/right front fender fender assembly for vehicles within the scope of the recall free of charge for leakage of welding or cracks in the steel plate, and if there is a leaky weld, it will be welded; if there is a crack, replace the front fender fender assembly to eliminate safety hazards.
Chery Jaguar Land Rover recalls 30,517 Land Rover Discovery Sport
Number of recalls: From 23 May 2022, recall some of the domestically produced 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport and 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport new energy vehicles produced between December 11, 2019 and March 3, 2021, totaling 30,517 units.
Reason for recall: Due to the assembly process problems of the vehicles within the scope of this recall, there is a mechanism deformation in some of the engine cover secondary lock latches, which may lead to the inability to lock the secondary lock latches; if at this time due to the increase in the release cable resistance after a long period of use, the primary lock latches are not locked, and the engine cover may be opened in the vehicle driving, affecting the driver's line of sight and there is a safety hazard.
Solution: Chery Jaguar Land Rover Automobile Co., Ltd. will replace the hood secondary lock latch and the hood primary lock latch release cable free of charge for vehicles within the scope of the recall to eliminate safety hazards.