Xiaomi recalls over 30,000 SU7 sedans due to faulty smart parking system
Xiaomi filed for a recall plan for 30,931 SU7 electric sedans due to a faulty autonomous parking system. Owners of those vehicles will receive a free OTA update to improve software without having to visit a Xiaomi-authorized after-sales service center.
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On November 14, an owner of a Xiaomi SU7 Standard version reported that his vehicle caused an incident during the autonomous parking process. The car’s detection system was affected, resulting in scratches and collisions during the intelligent parking.
Xiaomi SU7 recall
On January 24, Xiaomi reported it recalls 30,931 units of the SU7 Standard variant manufactured between February 6, 2024, and November 26, 2024. The recall affects models with internal numbers BJ7000MBEVR2, XMA7000MBEVR2, and XMA7000MBEVR5.
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Xiaomi officials explained that the autonomous parking function of some SU7 sedans suffered from an occasional failure of the cloud service’s timing synchronization. The automaker reported that it implemented effective preventive measures through the cloud service and then added more redundant protection strategy measures to the smart parking assistance, confirming that the risk is eliminated.
After two months of testing and verification, Xiaomi confirmed their solution is safe and reliable. So, the company announced an OTA software upgrade recall. It means Xiaomi SU7 owners will be able to update the software of their vehicles without having to visit official service centers.
More about Xiaomi SU7
The Xiaomi SU7 is an electric sedan launched in China on March 28. The cumulative sales of this model reached 139,487 units, according to China EV DataTracker. It is a sizeable sedan with dimensions of 4997/1963/1455 mm and a wheelbase of 3000 mm.
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The Standard and Pro are rear-wheel drive using a single 220 kW (295 hp) electric motor. The Standard uses a 73.6 kWh battery, which gives the car a range of up to 700 km. Pro versions gain a larger 94.3 kWh battery, which provides a range of up to 830 km.
The Xiaomi SU7 Max boasts a 275 kW (369 hp) motor in the rear axle paired with a 220 kW motor in the front. The system’s combined power output reaches 495 kW (664 hp). It adopts a 101 kWh battery pack for 800 km of range.
The Xiaomi SU7 has a price range of 215,900 – 299,900 yuan (21,600 – 41,150 USD). It is available in 10 body colors, including the recently added pink shade called Magenta.
