Xpeng has officially submitted a recall plan to the China State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) targeting a significant flaw in the air suspension system of its flagship X9 multi-purpose vehicle (MPV).
Recall number S2026M0082V covers 33,473 Xpeng X9 units manufactured between August 8, 2023, and August 11, 2025. The corrective action is set to begin on August 28, 2026.
The problem originates from manufacturing inconsistencies that reduced the airtightness of the front air springs. Xpeng warns that extended operation in hot and humid conditions may lead to slow air leaks in the front air suspension. Such leaks typically activate dashboard warning lights and text alerts. In severe cases, the leak can compromise vehicle handling, creating a substantial safety hazard for drivers.
Zhaoqing Xpeng New Energy Investment Co., Ltd. will replace the front air spring slide pillar assembly with an improved version at no cost for all affected vehicles. Units that already received the upgraded parts before the recall do not require further service.
Xpeng X9 owners report recurring air suspension failures amid heatwave
The recall follows a surge of customer complaints, especially from regions like Chongqing where extreme heatwaves have been linked to sudden chassis collapses. Some owners described the vehicle’s chassis dropping on one side or fully while driving.
Earlier, Xpeng customer service attributed some warnings to a “thermal protection” mode, stating that frequent height adjustments in high temperatures could overheat the compressor. However, the official recall now confirms that the root cause is a hardware defect—specifically inadequate airtightness—rather than a thermal management issue.
Launched in January 2024, the Xpeng X9 is marketed as an “ultra-intelligent large seven-seater.” It is priced between 359,800 yuan (about 52,900 USD) and 419,800 yuan (around 61,700 USD). The model is available in both fully electric and extended-range electric versions. In the first half of 2026, Xpeng sold 13,324 units of the X9.
This marks another large-scale recall for Xpeng within a year. Last September, the company recalled 47,490 P7+ sedans due to a power steering motor issue.
