BYD Recalls Nearly 97,000 Top-Selling EVs Over Fire Risk

The recall affects Dolphin and Yuan Plus models due to a faulty steering component that could lead to overheating and fires.

BYD is recalling 96,714 Dolphin and Yuan Plus electric vehicles produced between November 2022 and December 2023.
The recall is due to a defective electronic power steering column assembly that can develop micro-cracks, leading to overheating and potential fires.
BYD dealers will install new installation pads free of charge to fix the issue, and affected owners will be notified via mail, phone, and WeChat.
The recall is the largest in BYD's history and follows a smaller recall in 2022 involving Tang plug-in hybrids.
Dolphin and Yuan Plus models accounted for over a quarter of BYD's sales in 2023, and the company has recently crossed the 1 million EV sales milestone for 2024.