GAC Toyota recalls more than 121,000 bZ3X and bZ7 electric vehicles in China
By Eve
Toyota's Chinese joint venture GAC Toyota has announced three recalls covering 121,260 vehicles, according to notices published by China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR). The largest covers 100,175 bZ3X electric SUVs built between 27 February 2025 and 26 March 2026, where nuts securing the front stabiliser bar links can loosen, causing abnormal noise and, in extreme cases, the nut coming off and affecting stability. Two software recalls cover the bZ7 saloon: 18,130 vehicles where braking force can be limited at certain low speeds with the comfort stop function on, and 2,955 vehicles where a front camera update fault can cause unexpected steering movement when integrated cruise assist is active.
Why it matters
Two of the three recalls are software faults fixed by free updates, which shows how much vehicle behaviour now depends on code and remote update processes. Fleet buyers and charge point operators with Chinese market exposure should factor recall handling and update reliability into vehicle and partner selection.
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- https://www.donanimhaber.com/toyota-cin-de-121-bini-askin-elektrikli-araci-geri-cagiriyor--212523
- Original title
- “Toyota, Çin’de 121 bini aşkın elektrikli aracı geri çağırıyor”
- Published
- 5 November 2026
- Updated
- 6 November 2026
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- Electric Vehicles
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- China
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- Toyota
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