BYD recalls 89,000 Qin PLUS DM-i hybrids over battery risk
BYD recalls Qin PLUS DM-i hybrids over battery issue with OTA fix and replacements
BYD recalls 89,000 Qin PLUS DM-i hybrids over battery risk
BYD recalls 89,000 Qin PLUS DM-i hybrids after regulator probe flagged misassembled battery modules. Free OTA update and battery-pack replacements offered.
2025-11-29T01:49:30+03:00
2025-11-29T01:49:30+03:00
2025-11-29T01:49:30+03:00
BYD has announced a broad recall of Qin PLUS DM-i hybrids, covering nearly 89,000 vehicles built from early 2021 through fall 2023. A review determined that some cars may have been fitted with battery modules assembled incorrectly. This can cap output power and, in extreme conditions, prompt the car to shut off pure-electric driving altogether, which raises safety concerns.The move follows the launch of an official investigation by China’s regulator. BYD confirmed that every affected vehicle will receive a free OTA software update. After the update, the system will more precisely identify battery anomalies: if a deviation is detected, a warning light will appear on the dashboard and owners will be advised to visit a service center for a free battery-pack replacement.The recall spans batches of Qin PLUS DM-i produced by different BYD divisions, which explains the scale of the campaign. The company aims to reduce risk while preserving trust in a popular model, as the Qin hybrid family remains central to the brand’s strategy.Acting ahead of the curve and pairing an OTA fix with the option of a battery replacement looks like the right call. With interest in 2025 cars building, swift and transparent action matters.
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BYD recalls Qin PLUS DM-i hybrids over battery issue with OTA fix and replacements
BYD recalls 89,000 Qin PLUS DM-i hybrids after regulator probe flagged misassembled battery modules. Free OTA update and battery-pack replacements offered.
Michael Powers, Editor
BYD has announced a broad recall of Qin PLUS DM-i hybrids, covering nearly 89,000 vehicles built from early 2021 through fall 2023. A review determined that some cars may have been fitted with battery modules assembled incorrectly. This can cap output power and, in extreme conditions, prompt the car to shut off pure-electric driving altogether, which raises safety concerns.
The move follows the launch of an official investigation by China’s regulator. BYD confirmed that every affected vehicle will receive a free OTA software update. After the update, the system will more precisely identify battery anomalies: if a deviation is detected, a warning light will appear on the dashboard and owners will be advised to visit a service center for a free battery-pack replacement.
The recall spans batches of Qin PLUS DM-i produced by different BYD divisions, which explains the scale of the campaign. The company aims to reduce risk while preserving trust in a popular model, as the Qin hybrid family remains central to the brand’s strategy.
Acting ahead of the curve and pairing an OTA fix with the option of a battery replacement looks like the right call. With interest in 2025 cars building, swift and transparent action matters.
