Xpeng Recalls 70% of P7+ EVs Due to Steering Fault

Chinese EV maker Xpeng is recalling 47,490 P7+ sedans, affecting 70% of customers, due to a steering fault that poses safety risks. The issue is caused by a flaw in the sensor wiring harness, and Xpeng will replace the faulty parts for free. The recall is a setback for the popular new model, which had delivered 67,000 units since its debut late last year. The move comes amid concerns over quality and safety issues in China's auto sector.

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng Inc. has announced a recall of 47,490 P7+ electric sedans, impacting approximately 70% of customers who have purchased the model. The recall, effective from September 15, is due to a potential failure in the steering assist system, which could pose safety risks. The affected vehicles were produced between August 20, 2024, and April 27, 2025 Xpeng Recalls 47,490 P7+ Electric Sedans^[1].

The issue stems from a flaw in the sensor wiring harness of the steering assist motor, which can cause the steering sensor signal to fluctuate. This fluctuation can activate the steering failure warning light and result in steering assist failure. To address this issue, Xpeng will replace the steering assembly with an improved version free of charge for affected vehicles Xpeng Recalls 47,490 P7+ Electric Sedans^[1].

The recall is a significant setback for Xpeng, which had delivered 67,000 P7+ models since its debut late last year. The P7+ sedan is one of Xpeng's best-selling models, priced from 186,800 yuan ($26,227.85) China's Xpeng to recall 47,490 P7+ electric cars over potential steering assist failure^[2]. The recall comes amid growing concerns over quality and safety issues in China's auto sector, with regulators attempting to rein in a long-running price war that has squeezed profits and potentially compromised component standards and materials China's Xpeng Recalls Some 70% of Its P7+ EVs on ...^[3].

Xpeng's overall car deliveries more than tripled to 271,615 in the first eight months of 2025, highlighting the company's rapid growth despite the recall China's Xpeng to recall 47,490 P7+ electric cars over potential steering assist failure^[2]. The company has also filed for extended-range versions of its X9 MPV and G7 SUV, and an EREV variant of the G6 SUV has been spotted Xpeng Recalls 47,490 P7+ Electric Sedans^[1].