Xiaomi is addressing a hiccup in its electric vehicle journey, announcing a recall of over 30,000 SU7 sedans in China. This action is due to a software issue impacting the car's autonomous parking feature. The good news? A convenient, over-the-air update is on its way to remedy the problem.
The Parking Problem
The issue came to light following a customer report on November 14, 2024, where an SU7 experienced unexpected behavior while autonomously parking. The car's detection system faltered, leading to minor scrapes and collisions during the process. This highlighted a timing synchronization bug within the cloud service that supports the automated parking function.
Recall Specifics
The recall impacts 30,931 units of the SU7 Standard variant, produced between February 6, 2024, and November 26, 2024. Specifically, vehicles with the following internal numbers are included:
- BJ7000MBEVR2
- XMA7000MBEVR2
- XMA7000MBEVR5
Xiaomi's Corrective Action
Xiaomi's response includes adjustments to the cloud service and added safeguards to the smart parking assistance system. According to the company, these measures effectively eliminate the risk of the issue recurring.
Convenient Fix via OTA Update
After a two-month period of thorough testing, Xiaomi is issuing a software fix via OTA. This means owners can update their vehicles without needing a service visit. They will receive a notification when the update is available and can easily install it through their car’s internet connection.
This OTA update ensures the SU7’s autonomous parking system functions as intended and avoids future mishaps.
