Xiaomi Recalls More Than 30 Thousand SU7 Sedans, Here's The Problem

Xiaomi SU7 Standard/PHOTO variant via X Xiaomi

The technology manufacturer that also enlivens the automotive market, namely Xiaomi, must withdraw or recall as many as 30,931 SU7 Standard Edition electric sedans.

Quoting from the Arenaev page, Monday, January 27, the software disruption of the parking aid system was the culprit for this recall, and the impact of the construction of February 6, 2024 and November 26, 2024.

The problem makes the system's ability to detect the area around it not run properly, which could increase the risk of collisions. Xiaomi has received complaints from 255 users regarding the problem and was reported for the first time since November 14.

The Chinese brand claims the problem arises in cloud-based services that support parking aid features, and the company has taken precautions through cloud services to provide additional protection to reduce risk.

To ensure that the problem is resolved properly, later the owners affected by the recall will receive an over the air (OTA) update, free of charge and do not need to come to Xiaomi's official after-sales center in China.

As is known, Xiaomi electric cars come in three variants, starting from Standard, Pro and Max. The lowest or Standard variant is equipped with a 73.6 kWh battery that produces 299 hp of power, and is able to cover a distance of 700 km in CLTC counts. The car is priced the cheapest at 215,900 yuan or around Rp474 million.

The brand also plans to launch its newest model this year, which will fill the SUV segment and is expected to launch in mid-year.