BYD Tang and Qin recall in China affects 183,211 vehicles

BYD Recalls 183,211 Tang and Qin Vehicles in China

BYD Tang and Qin recall in China affects 183,211 vehicles after defects were found in certain brake pedal stoppers. The recall took effect immediately and covers selected vehicles produced from 2014 through 2022, according to a notice issued by China's State Administration for Market Regulation. Manufacturing problems caused material abnormalities in some batches of the stoppers, which can crack or deteriorate after prolonged use. In an extreme case, a stopper could detach and leave the brake lights illuminated when the driver is not pressing the brake pedal, potentially sending misleading signals to following traffic and creating a safety risk.

The BYD Tang series accounts for 142,895 vehicles in the recall. The affected population includes the Tang, all-new-generation Tang DM, and all-new-generation Tang EV. Within that total, 58,026 Tang vehicles were produced from March 28, 2015, through December 21, 2018. Another 77,846 all-new-generation Tang DM vehicles were built from May 19, 2018, through January 14, 2022. The recall also covers 7,023 all-new-generation Tang EV vehicles produced from December 27, 2018, through October 25, 2021.

BYD Qin Series Monthly Sales 2024-2026

The monthly sales data below shows the Qin series performance from January 2024 through August 2026, with September through December 2026 figures not yet provided in the shared data. The figures provide a month-by-month view of sales across the three reported years and show the decline in 2026 volumes through August compared with the corresponding periods in earlier years. The data is presented without changing, rounding, abbreviating, or otherwise modifying any reported value.

BYD Tang Series Monthly Sales 2024-2026

The Tang series monthly figures cover the same January 2024 through August 2026 period, while September through December 2026 entries remain blank in the supplied data. The series recorded 5,529 vehicles in January 2026 and 12,340 in August, with its eight-month 2026 monthly results ranging from 5,529 to 13,535. The historical figures also show substantial monthly variation across 2024 and 2025, providing additional context for the reported year-over-year decline in Tang sales during the first eight months of 2026.

The Qin series portion covers 40,316 vehicles produced from June 27, 2014, through June 9, 2019. For the affected vehicles, authorized dealers will replace the brake pedal stoppers with improved parts at no cost to owners. Vehicles that have already received the improved components do not require another replacement. The repair approach directly addresses the identified material problem while keeping the remedy focused on the specific brake-stopper component described in the recall notice.

The recall comes as the Tang and Qin series have both posted year-over-year sales declines during the first eight months of 2026. Tang series sales totaled 67,278 vehicles during January through August, a 34.96% decrease from the same period a year earlier. Qin series sales reached 184,117 vehicles over the same period, down 52.88% year over year. The sales data provides market context for two of the earliest model series associated with BYD.

The monthly sales data shows that Qin volumes remained substantially higher than Tang volumes throughout the reported 2024 and 2025 periods, while both series experienced lower 2026 results through August. Qin sales totaled 25,990 in January 2026 and 21,826 in August, with monthly results ranging from 13,117 in July to 29,124 in March during the eight-month period. Tang sales totaled 5,529 in January and 12,340 in August 2026, with the series reaching 13,535 in July.

Despite the weaker year-to-date performance of the two affected series, BYD's broader new-energy vehicle sales have recently shown stronger momentum. The company sold 440,293 new-energy vehicles in August, representing a 17.84% year-over-year increase. That result marked the fourth consecutive month of annual growth for BYD and its highest monthly total of 2026. The broader sales trend does not change the recall's technical scope, but it provides context for the scale of the company's overall NEV business while the Tang and Qin campaigns proceed in China.

Industry Impact & Outlook

The recall has direct implications for vehicle safety, dealer service operations, and the quality management of older model populations in China. Because the affected vehicles span multiple Tang and Qin variants and several production years, the campaign requires identification of eligible vehicles and completion of the component replacement through authorized dealers. For BYD, the response also provides a practical opportunity to address the identified material issue across a large installed base while its broader NEV sales are growing. The next measurable step is execution of the free replacement campaign and removal of affected vehicles from the outstanding recall population.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the BYD Tang and Qin recall cover?
The recall covers selected BYD Tang and Qin vehicles produced from 2014 through 2022 because certain brake pedal stoppers can crack, deteriorate, or detach after prolonged use. If a stopper detaches, the brake lights may remain illuminated even when the brake pedal is not pressed, potentially confusing following drivers. BYD will have authorized dealers replace the affected stoppers with improved parts free of charge. Vehicles that already received the improved parts do not need another replacement. Owners should follow the recall instructions applicable to their vehicle and confirm whether the repair has been completed.