Xiaomi Recalls 30,931 SU7 Vehicles Over Autonomous Parking Malfunction
Xiaomi recalled approximately 31,000 SU7 electric vehicles due to a software error in the autonomous parking system that causes incorrect detection of surrounding obstacles during parking, potentially leading to accidents. The manufacturer discovered the issue in November 2024 following a customer complaint and offered free repairs to affected owners.
What happened
Xiaomi announced a recall of 30,931 SU7 electric sedan vehicles produced between 6 February 2024 and 26 November 2024 due to a software fault in the autonomous parking system.
The fault causes the vehicle's parking system to incorrectly detect surrounding objects during the parking process. Xiaomi first discovered the issue on 14 November 2024 through a customer complaint.
Reported impact
The software malfunction causes the vehicle to incorrectly detect obstacles such as surrounding automobiles during parking, which could lead to accidents.
Governance controls
Xiaomi stated that customer safety is a priority and such measures are taken to prevent similar problems. The company offered affected vehicle owners free repairs or replacement parts.
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Sources and evidence
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