China has recalled over 5.5 million cars so far this year.
A record number of vehicles sold in China this year have been recalled for technical faults.
Senior official of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, Yan Fengmin, says as of last Friday, around 80 automakers had conducted recalls for 230 issues.
"Over 5.5 million vehicles have been recalled. The recall times increased 30 percent year on year, while the number of recalls rose nearly 20 percent on a year-on-year basis, setting a new record high."
More than 25 million vehicles have been recalled since China introduced the recall system in 2004.
Engine problems are the main reason for the recalls, followed by airbag and seat belt defects, and electrical failures.
