--- title: "Xiaomi pressured to recall 370,000 EVs over door handle safety hazard" description: "Xiaomi is under pressure to recall 370,000 first-generation SU7 electric vehicles due to a door handle safety hazard. A recent report highlighted a fatal incident where a power failure prevented the d" type: "news" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/277159965.md" published_at: "2026-02-27T07:49:10.000Z" --- # Xiaomi pressured to recall 370,000 EVs over door handle safety hazard > Xiaomi is under pressure to recall 370,000 first-generation SU7 electric vehicles due to a door handle safety hazard. A recent report highlighted a fatal incident where a power failure prevented the doors from opening, trapping the driver in a fire. The influential media outlet Yicai called for the recall, emphasizing the need for mechanical door handles to enhance safety. Although production of the SU7 has ended, concerns remain for the existing vehicles, and Xiaomi's future models will feature improved designs. The situation reflects a critical test for Xiaomi in the competitive EV market. > - An influential Chinese media outlet has publicly called on Xiaomi to recall the first-generation SU7 to address a door handle safety hazard. > - In a fatal accident last October, the SU7's doors could not be opened from the outside due to a power failure, trapping the driver in the fire and resulting in death. (Image credit: CnEVPost) Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi is facing a reputation and safety test in the fiercely competitive electric vehicle (EV) market. Yicai, one of China's most influential financial media outlets, published an article on Friday publicly calling for Xiaomi to recall about 370,000 first-generation SU7 vehicles to eliminate the risk of doors being unable to open from the outside. The report cited a recent forensic report indicating that in a fatal crash last October, the doors of Xiaomi's first EV model, the SU7, could not be opened from the outside due to a power failure, trapping the driver in the fire and causing his death. Join us on Telegram or Google News The forensic report indicated that in the SU7 Ultra collision and fire incident, although the driver was suspected of drunk driving and severely speeding (impacting at 167 km/h), the direct cause of death was the vehicle's combustion, not collision injuries. A critical detail emerged: the violent collision caused the vehicle's low-voltage system to shut down, instantly disabling the electronically controlled hidden door handles. With no external mechanical emergency mechanism installed, multiple bystanders attempted various methods to open the doors but failed, ultimately preventing rescue. This design flaw has sparked widespread public concern about the safety of EVs. "Had the SU7 Ultra equipped with mechanical exterior door handles at the time, rescuers would have had a high probability of pulling the driver from the cabin before the vehicle ignited, potentially preventing a loss of life," Yicai wrote. Production of the first-generation SU7 ended earlier this month, with cumulative deliveries reaching about 370,000 units. The higher-performance SU7 Ultra remains on sale, while the updated SU7 model is slated for launch in April. The potential safety risks associated with door handles increase the difficulty of escape and rescue efforts during collisions or vehicle fires, and Xiaomi and its founder Lei Jun appear to have recognized this issue, as noted in Yicai's report. Xiaomi's YU7 SUV (sport utility vehicle) launched in 2025 and the next-generation SU7 have both abandoned the first-generation SU7's design without mechanical exterior door handles. Although Xiaomi has swiftly adjusted to comply with the latest mandatory national standards set to take effect in 2027, safety concerns remain unresolved for the existing 370,000 vehicles. Yicai highlighted in its article that an active recall not only demonstrates a company's commitment to addressing issues head-on but also marks a crucial step for internet-born automakers in shifting from marketing-driven to responsibility-driven operations. Previously, Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI, HKG: 2015) recalled over 10,000 Mega MPVs (multi-purpose vehicles) due to safety concerns, spending more than 1.1 billion yuan to uphold its brand reputation, the report noted. Xiaomi files updated SU7 sedan, launch expected in Apr The updated SU7 comes in single-motor and dual-motor variants, with the single-motor version delivering a peak power output of 235 kW (315 horsepower). ### Related Stocks - [01810.HK - XIAOMI-W](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/01810.HK.md) - [516380.CN - Hwabao WP CSI Intelligent Electric Vehicle ETF](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/516380.CN.md) - [515030.CN - Hua Xia CSI New Energy Vehicles ETF](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/515030.CN.md) - [XIACY.US - Xiaomi Corporation](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/XIACY.US.md) ## Related News & Research | Title | Description | URL | |-------|-------------|-----| | 小米雷軍：第一代小米 SU7 量產近 37 萬輛最後一輛已下線 | 小米創辦人雷軍宣佈，初代小米 SU7 已完成量產，最後一輛已下線並即將交付車主，標誌著該車型正式停產，累計交付量接近 37 萬輛。同時，新一代小米 SU7 已進入上市前預熱階段，計劃於今年 4 月正式上市並已開放預售，生產線也在進行改造以準 | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/275716257.md) | | 雷軍：未來五年小米將重點攻堅芯片、AI、操作系統等底層核心技術 | 小米集團董事長兼 CEO 雷軍在民營企業座談會上表示，未來五年小米將重點攻堅芯片、AI、操作系統等底層核心技術。他強調，民營經濟促進法的實施為企業提供了更好的營商環境，支持政策更加精準。雷軍指出，民營企業應與國家發展戰略同頻共振，專注於創新 | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276701602.md) | | 小米的磁性充電寶極其纖薄 | 小米推出了其超薄磁性移動電源 5000，配備 5000mAh 電池，厚度僅為 6 毫米，比 iPhone 17 和蘋果的 MagSafe 電池都要薄。儘管它可能不是最快或最強大的選擇，但其纖薄的設計使其在市場上獨樹一幟。該公告是在 2026 | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276906849.md) | | 比亞迪在阿根廷發佈 ATTO 2 DM-i 車型 | 比亞迪在阿根廷推出了 Atto 2 DM-i 插電式混合動力車，旨在增強其在南美電動車市場的影響力。該車型提供約 110 公里的電動續航里程，並在一個電池電動汽車（BEV）普及率較低的國家中被定位為多功能選擇。發佈會在布宜諾斯艾利斯舉行，吸 | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/277165268.md) | | 巴西電動車銷售報告：隨着本地生產的加速，這個拉丁美洲巨頭已經開始…… | 巴西的電動車市場正在經歷顯著增長，2025 年 12 月的銷量超過 26,000 輛，比去年增長了 77%。電動車的市場份額已接近 10%，其中純電動車（BEV）佔銷售的 44%。本地生產正在加速，尤其是比亞迪（BYD），其市場份額達到 5 | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276978208.md) | --- > **Disclaimer**: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.