Xiaomi controversies

Nine carmakers recall 4.3 million vehicles in China over door-release concerns

Recall announced

Nine carmakers, including Tesla, Xiaomi and Leapmotor, said they would fix a combined 4.3 million vehicles in China due to concerns that emergency buttons or levers allowing occupants to manually open a door can be hard to find. The fix involves clearer labels on door-release mechanisms and over-the-air software updates that lower windows in an emergency.

Nine carmakers including Tesla, Xiaomi and Leapmotor said they would fix a combined 4.3 million vehicles in China due to concerns that emergency buttons or levers allowing occupants to manually open a door can be hard to find. The fix involves clearer labels on door-release mechanisms and over-the-air software updates that lower windows in an emergency.

China recalls 4.3 million vehicles over hidden door handles

Recall announced

China's State Administration for Market Regulation announced the country's largest automotive recall, covering 4.3 million vehicles from nine brands, over hidden door handles that may be difficult to open in an emergency. The remedy is installation of high-visibility warning labels and software updates to automatically lower windows after a crash. Chinese-made Tesla vehicles accounted for 2.98 million of the recalled cars; other affected brands include Xpeng, Xiaomi, Geely (Zeekr and Lynk & Co), Leapmotor, Chery, BAIC, Dongfeng and FAW Group (Hongqi).

Xiaomi included in China's largest-ever car recall campaign over emergency door handles

Recall announced

On August 21, 2026, eleven carmakers including Tesla and Xiaomi launched software updates and vehicle recalls in China, forming the country's largest-ever automotive recall campaign. The action addressed concerns that emergency mechanical door release handles may be difficult to locate or operate during emergencies. Tesla will recall 2.98 million imported and China-made Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X vehicles from September 25, with a remedy of warning labels and an OTA update that automatically lowers vehicle windows after a collision.

Tech blogger publicly pressures Xiaomi to launch Xuanjie O3-powered Xiaomi 18 Pro Max without privacy screen

Public backlash

On October 14, 2026, well-known tech blogger 数码闲聊站 publicly posted to pressure Xiaomi product managers, calling for a Xuanjie O3 special edition of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max with a regular RGB OLED screen, a suggestion that received support from large numbers of netizens. The Xiaomi 18 Pro series' decision to make privacy screens standard across the lineup this year has drawn user complaints that buyers bear extra cost and image-quality loss for a feature they do not need, and many netizens hope for a version without the privacy screen.

Stated objective. Launch a Xuanjie O3 special edition of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max using a regular RGB OLED screen, and offer a version without the privacy screen.

116,887 SU7 standard versions recalled over driver assistance safety hazard

On September 19, 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation announced that Xiaomi Auto Technology Co., Ltd. recalled 116,887 SU7 standard versions. When the L2 highway navigation assist is activated, the vehicles may have insufficient recognition, warning, or handling of certain extreme special scenarios, posing a collision risk if the driver does not intervene in time; the company eliminated the hazard through an OTA upgrade. The subject of this incident is Xiaomi's auto business.

SU7 Ultra carbon fiber dual-duct front hood feature promotion sparks refund dispute

In May 2025, some consumers questioned that the actual function of the optional carbon fiber dual-duct front hood on the SU7 Ultra did not match the promotion, and demanded refunds without penalty. Xiaomi Auto apologized for unclear information expression and proposed measures such as reconfiguration for undelivered orders and compensation for users who had taken delivery. The cited reports record consumers' claims and the company's response, and do not constitute a judicial finding of false advertising.

SU7 Ultra software update limiting power and qualifying mode rules sparks controversy

In May 2025, some SU7 Ultra owners reported that after an in-car system update, maximum power was limited and required meeting track conditions to unlock. Xiaomi Auto admitted that the handling of the qualifying mode rollout and unlock conditions was inappropriate, suspended the related rollout, and apologized. This entry concerns a post-delivery dispute over software and product function changes and is recorded separately from the front hood promotion issue.

Indian enforcement agency seizes Xiaomi India funds, sparking foreign exchange compliance dispute

In 2022, the Enforcement Directorate of India seized 5,551.27 crore rupees (approximately 55.513 billion rupees) from Xiaomi India under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, alleging that remittances for overseas royalties violated foreign exchange regulations; the seizure was confirmed in September. Xiaomi responded that the payments were made through channels recognized by the Reserve Bank of India and were legitimate commercial arrangements. This entry concerns an administrative enforcement dispute involving a subsidiary and does not constitute a criminal conviction.

Court rules for Xiaomi in trademark infringement case

Ruling

In a trademark infringement dispute, the Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court ruled that Shenzhen Xiaomi Company's use of Xiaomi-related terms in the sales titles of 114 products constituted trademark infringement. The court awarded Xiaomi Technology Company the full RMB 30 million in damages that it had sought. The ruling addressed the use of the Xiaomi-related terms in product sales titles and found infringement on that basis.

Xiaomi sues US departments over military-company designation

Lawsuit filed

Xiaomi filed a lawsuit against the US Defense and Treasury departments seeking removal from the country's official list of Communist Chinese military companies. Xiaomi said the designation would cause immediate and irreparable harm, including restricting its access to US capital markets.

Stated objective. Remove Xiaomi from the official list of Communist Chinese military companies

Court rules in Xiaomi commercial-disparagement case

Ruling

A court ruled in a commercial-disparagement dispute involving Xiaomi. The court found that a video and an article published by Tianji Media contained misleading information that damaged Xiaomi's commercial reputation and product reputation, and that this constituted commercial disparagement. The court ordered Chongqing Tianji Meike Technology Co., Ltd. to pay Xiaomi RMB 2 million in economic losses. The ruling addressed the misleading nature of the content and its effect on Xiaomi's reputation.

A court found that Tianji Media’s video and article contained misleading information that damaged Xiaomi’s commercial and product reputation, constituting commercial disparagement, and ordered Chongqing Tianji Meike Technology Co., Ltd. to pay Xiaomi RMB 2 million in economic losses.

Xiaomi fined over false advertising in China

Fine or penalty

China's market supervision department fined Xiaomi 20,000 yuan for violating the Advertising Law. The reported false advertisement for the Redmi K30 5G incorrectly claimed that the phone had a Samsung AMOLED display, while it had an LCD panel.

Wyze sues Xiaomi and Roborock over robotic vacuum patent

Lawsuit filed

Wyze Labs sued Xiaomi and Roborock in federal court, seeking to invalidate their 2019 patent for an autonomous cleaning device. The dispute concerns an Amazon listing for Wyze’s robotic vacuum.

Stated objective. Invalidate the patent

Consumers report Xiaomi 11 motherboard problems and question Xiaomi 11 Ultra water-resistance claims

Issue disclosure

A news report described consumer complaints about Xiaomi 11 motherboard failures and questioned Xiaomi 11 Ultra's advertised water resistance. Xiaomi said reports that the Xiaomi 11 had motherboard burnouts were untrue and described its quality standards and after-sales support.

US court issues preliminary injunction in Xiaomi blacklist case

Ruling

A US court issued a preliminary injunction barring the Department of Defense from putting into effect or implementing its policy listing Xiaomi as a company allegedly connected to the Chinese military. The report said the judge considered Xiaomi likely to prevail in seeking full removal of the restriction.

Court rules against use of “Lei Jun Electric” mark

Ruling

In a 2020 ruling, the Beijing Intellectual Property Court held that use of the “Lei Jun Electric” mark infringed Xiaomi’s trademark rights. The court ordered the party using the mark to pay Xiaomi 400,000 yuan in compensation. The decision addressed the disputed use of a mark incorporating the name of Xiaomi’s founder in connection with electric products, and it resolved the trademark dispute in Xiaomi’s favor.

The Beijing Intellectual Property Court ruled that use of the “Lei Jun Electric” mark infringed Xiaomi’s trademark rights and ordered the user to pay Xiaomi 400,000 yuan in compensation.

Xiaomi discloses Mijia camera privacy bug

Issue disclosure

Xiaomi disclosed a privacy bug affecting some overseas Mijia smart cameras connected through Google Home Hub, which could display camera streams from other Google users' accounts. Xiaomi stated that 1,044 people were affected, that the issue had been fixed together with Google, and that the feature would return after joint testing was completed.

Xiaomi disclosed that a bug could cause some overseas Mijia smart cameras connected through Google Home Hub to display camera streams from other Google users' accounts. Xiaomi said 1,044 people were affected, that the issue had been fixed with Google, and that the feature would return after joint testing.

Reports of Xiaomi employee dismissal disputes

Issue disclosure

In 2020, an article reported disputes between Xiaomi and two former employees over dismissals and compensation. According to the report, one employee alleged that Xiaomi pressured him to resign and unlawfully dismissed staff. Xiaomi stated that the employees' contracts and employment procedures were handled lawfully, and the company disputed the allegations. The report presented both the former employee's claims and Xiaomi's response, describing a disagreement over the circumstances of the dismissals and the compensation involved.

Xiaomi clarifies car-manufacturing teaser was a social media mistake

Company response

After Xiaomi Mall's official account posted a car teaser and later deleted it, Xiaomi Group's public relations general manager said Xiaomi had no car-manufacturing plans and described the post as a social media staff member's ill-judged joke.

InterDigital files patent complaints against Xiaomi in India

Lawsuit filed

InterDigital filed two complaints against Xiaomi in the Delhi High Court concerning alleged infringement of its 3G, 4G and HEVC patents. InterDigital sought compensation and assurances against further patent breaches; the source reports the allegations, not a court determination.