Xpeng Recalls 47,490 P7+ EVs in China Over Steering Risk

Xpeng will recall 47,490 units of its P7+ electric sedan in China starting September 15, following a directive from the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR).

The recall addresses loose wire connections in the power steering assist sensors, which can cause signal fluctuations, trigger warning lights, and potentially lead to steering assist failure. The affected vehicles were produced between August 2024 and April 2025, covering over eight months of production.

According to data from ByteDance’s auto platform Dcar, the recall impacts more than 65 percent of all P7+ units sold by the end of August — an unusually high proportion, hinting at systemic manufacturing issues rather than isolated defects.

Key Highlights

• Xpeng recalls 47,490 P7+ EVs over potential steering assist failure
• Recall covers 65 percent+ of units sold, pointing to systemic production issues
• Analysts expect limited financial impact despite scale of recall

The P7+ was launched in November 2024 as a rival to Tesla’s Model 3, with a starting price of 186,800 yuan (US$26,200). Xpeng delivered 271,615 vehicles in the first eight months of 2025, tripling its year-on-year volume. Analysts suggest the recall highlights quality control challenges amid Xpeng’s rapid production scale-up.

Previous reports alleged that Xpeng attempted to address similar issues informally by applying sealant during service visits, delaying formal recall actions. The official recall reflects SAMR’s increased oversight of automotive safety.

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Despite the scale of the recall, Morgan Stanley analysts believe the financial impact will be manageable, signaling that markets now factor regulatory compliance costs as part of doing business in China’s fast-growing EV sector.