BYD recalls 97,000 EVs over fire risk error

The Chinese automaker is recalling Dolphin and Yuan Plus EVs produced in China between November 2022 and December 2023 for containing a faulty steering control unit, according to a statement from the State Administration for Market Regulation as reported by Reuters.

BYD dealers will address the issue at no cost to customers.

The recalled models were its best-selling in 2023 and accounted for a quarter of the 3 million cars it sold, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

BYD, backed by American investor Warren Buffett, has been rapidly expanding overseas since last year, with distribution outlets set up in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa.