Car Recalls in China Jumped 28.8% Last Year

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What’s new: More than 8.7 million vehicles were recalled in 2021, up 28.8%, the country’s market watchdog said in a statement on Friday.

Of all the cars recalled last year, nearly 10% were new-energy vehicles (NEVs), said the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR). NEVs include electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell vehicles.

About 84% of the vehicles were recalled due to issues with their engines and electronic components, SAMR added.

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