This Chinese Electric Car Was Recalled By 11 Thousand Units For Potentially Burning

Li Auto electric car caught fire. (Photo: Carnewschina)

JAKARTA - Li Auto Inc. announced the recall of 11,411 Li Mega units for the 2024 model due to potential thermal runaways or excess heat on battery systems, caused by problems with low-corrosion-resistant cooling liquids. according to an official notification from China's market surveillance authority, the affected vehicles are Li Mega which was produced between February and December 2024.

Li Auto explained that the cooling liquid used in the vehicle batch has inadequate corrosion resistance. Under certain conditions, corrosion can cause leakage in aluminum cooling plates for power battery and front motor packages.

This situation can lead to warning signs, decreased energy performance, and even engine failures. In extreme cases, this leak has the potential to trigger excess heat on batteries.

This case was revealed after a fire incident occurred in a Li Mega unit in Shanghai on October 23, 2025. The vehicle caught fire while traveling without experiencing a previous collision. Li Auto apologized to the affected vehicle owner and confirmed the company's commitment to user safety.

"On the night of October 23, 2025, a Li Mega model 2024 vehicle caught fire in Shanghai. We would like to express our sincere apologies to the vehicle owner and understand user concerns," wrote Li Auto as quoted by Carnewschina, Tuesday, November 4.

The company will start the recall process on November 7, 2025, including a free replacement of cooling liquid, power battery pack, and front control motors. As a precautionary measure, Li Auto also activates a cloud-based early warning system capable of detecting leakage of cooling or potential problems in batteries.

If the system detects irregularities, the owner will soon be contacted by the Li Auto service team through the vehicle emergency call system (E-call). Li Auto confirmed that battery cells were not a direct cause in the incident, as the results of the examination showed all cell parameters were still in normal condition before the fire broke out.

This large-scale recall is a serious step in China's electric vehicle industry. However, Li Auto said the policy was part of the company's responsibility for user safety.

The company insists that any potential risk will be addressed immediately without waiting for the final results of the investigation. For users who have not received an invitation to the service center, Li Auto appealed to pay attention to warning signs in the vehicle and immediately contact official services if strangeness appears.