Li Auto Mega EV Recall: 11,411 Units Pulled Over Battery Coolant Fault
Li Auto has initiated a recall of 11,411 units of its flagship Li Auto Mega electric vehicles in China after a battery fire incident raised serious safety concerns. The recall covers all 2024-model Mega EVs manufactured between 18 February 2024 and 27 December 2024. The fire occurred on 23 October 2025 in Shanghai, when the vehicle spontaneously ignited, triggering regulatory scrutiny from the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR). EVXL.co
According to the investigation, the root cause was identified as a corrosion issue in the coolant system. The defect allows coolant corrosion to degrade aluminum cooling plates in the battery pack and motor controller under specific conditions, potentially leading to thermal runaway, despite the battery cells themselves being declared normal. The recalls will begin on 7 November 2025, including full replacement of the coolant system, the power battery unit (even though cells were cleared), and the front motor controller. Warranty extensions will also apply.
The incident underscores mounting safety pressures in China’s EV sector. Multiple fire incidents involving Chinese EV brands have prompted both regulatory and consumer backlash. Li Auto’s hardware recall is significant because large-scale physical recalls are rare in China, where over-the-air software fixes usually suffice. For the manufacturing supply chain and the broader mobility ecosystem, this event may trigger increased inspection, design revision, and supplier audits, especially for EV-specific components such as high-capacity battery packs, cooling systems, and safety electronics.
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Li Auto’s recall shows that even premium electric vehicles are vulnerable to component system failures, not just battery cell defects. For tyre manufacturers and mobility component makers, this means that the dynamics of vehicle safety, certification, and component interdependence are growing ever more complex. Tyre design may need to account for heavier packs, new cooling hardware, and different vehicle weight distributions. As EV battery safety recall events rise, the ripple effects in downstream industries, including tyres, will become more pronounced.
