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Controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2021

    31,963 EX360 and EU400 Vehicles Recalled Over Power Battery Fire Risk

    BAIC BJEV Changzhou, BAIC Motor, and BAIC (Guangzhou) Automobile are recalling 31,963 EX360 and EU400 vehicles. Differences in battery consistency may increase fire risk under conditions such as high temperatures and frequent fast charging; the vehicles will receive free inspection and repair, with module or battery pack replacement and software upgrades if necessary. Status: official recall. Entities involved: BAIC BJEV Changzhou Co., Ltd., BAIC Motor Corporation Ltd., and BAIC (Guangzhou) Automobile Co., Ltd.

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  2. 2021

    Arcfox spontaneous-combustion logo removal furor and recalls

    After a spontaneous combustion accident, Arcfox was photographed forcibly removing vehicle badges, apologizing after public backlash; it had previously sent legal letters to auto reviewers demanding removal of content about brake defects; it recalled 3,418 Alpha T/S vehicles in 2024 over brake fluid leakage risk and 46,850 Koala vehicles in 2026.

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  3. 2021

    BAIC New Energy recalls EX360 and EU400 vehicles

    Recall announced

    BAIC New Energy companies announced a recall of 31,963 EX360 and EU400 electric vehicles because battery-cell degradation under specified conditions could create a fire risk. The companies said they would inspect and repair the batteries, replace modules or battery packs if needed, and upgrade control software.

    Stated objective. 消除安全隐患

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    • 召回原因为车辆动力电池系统的一致性差异，在高温环境下长期连续频繁快充，可能导致个别单体电池电芯性能劣化，极端情况下引发偶发失效，引起动力电池起火风险，存在安全隐患。
    • 北汽新能源汽车常州有限公司、北京汽车股份有限公司、北汽(广州)汽车有限公司，决定自2021年3月24日起，召回共计31963辆2016年11月1日至2018年12月21日生产的EX360和EU400纯电动汽车，召回占比达79.47%。
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