Global Vehicle Recalls Hit 4.31M in Nov, Chinese Cars Just 2.08%

Domestic Chinese car brands were at a low level in both the number of recall events and the quantity of vehicles recalled, accounting for only 1.3% and 2.08% respectively.

On December 26, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) of China released the “Product Recall Information for November 2025 (Domestic and Foreign).” This recall summary primarily covers categories including automobiles and consumer goods.

The data shows that in the automotive sector for November 2025, recalls were implemented in China, the United States, the European Union, Japan, the United Kingdom, Australia, South Korea, New Zealand, Canada, and Saudi Arabia, totaling 307 recall events involving approximately 4.3146 million vehicles (quantities for the EU and New Zealand were not publicly disclosed).

Classified by assembly groups, the most frequent recalls were for Body and Interior (57 times), followed by Instrumentation, Lighting, and Ancillary Devices (49 times), and Engine-related issues (45 times), accounting for 18.57%, 15.96%, and 14.66% of the total recall events, respectively.

A horizontal bar chart displaying the number of times various countries are mentioned, with the United States at 313.54 million, Canada at 43.10 million, and the United Kingdom at 32.90 million. Other countries include China, South Korea, Japan, Australia, and several others, with varying counts and colors. — Number of Vehicles Recalled by Country in November 2025

When categorized by the vehicle brand’s region of origin, European brand vehicles were recalled 102 times, constituting 33.22% of the total recall events. American brands followed with 93 recalls, making up 30.29%. Other regions accounted for 50 recall events, representing 16.29%.

In terms of the number of vehicles recalled, Japanese brands led with 1.9983 million vehicles, accounting for 46.31% of the total number. South Korean brands followed with 877,900 vehicles (20.35%), and American brands with 83.56 vehicles (19.37%).

A pie chart illustrating vehicle recall events by region of origin, showing percentages for domestic (1.3%), American (30.29%), European (33.22%), Japanese (12.7%), South Korean (6.19%), and other brands (16.29%). — Share of Recalls by Regional Brand

Overall, domestic Chinese car brands were at a low level in both the number of recall events and the quantity of vehicles recalled, accounting for only 1.3% and 2.08% respectively.

The report indicates that in November 2025, a total of 7 recall plans were filed in China, involving approximately 244,500 vehicles. In this month’s recall actions, safety related to the ‘Three Electric’ systems (battery, motor, and electronic control) in new energy vehicles became a focal point.

In the new energy vehicle sector, the largest single recall came from BYD Auto, recalling 88,981 Qin PLUS DM-i models. The reason for the recall was: some vehicles had issues with “consistency in the power battery pack” during the production process, which could lead to limited battery output power. In extreme cases, the vehicles might even be unable to operate in pure electric mode, posing a safety hazard.