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The Ministry of Commerce issued the recall as a precautionary measure to protect public safety, according to its announcement carried by multiple Saudi news outlets including Sabq. The affected vehicles are all BAIC BJ40 models produced in 2021 and 2022, with the electrical fault centered on the fuse box assembly. The ministry placed the campaign under reference number 26079 and stressed that no injuries or incidents have been linked to the issue so far.
Owners of the SUVs must first verify whether their specific chassis number is included by visiting the Defective Products Recall Center at Recalls.sa. The ministry directed that confirmation of inclusion should precede any service booking to avoid unnecessary visits. Data from the ministry shows this step has become standard across vehicle recall campaigns to streamline the process for consumers.
Those whose vehicles match the criteria should contact the authorized dealer Petromin BAIC at the toll-free number 8004420030, the ministry said in its directive. Petromin BAIC will perform all necessary repairs to the fuse box free of charge at approved service centers across the kingdom. The ministry added that the process typically involves a software update or component replacement depending on the exact manufacturing variation.
This recall follows an earlier campaign by the same ministry in January 2026 that targeted 1778 BAIC BJ40 vehicles from 2021 to 2025 production years over a defective brake booster, according to a Zawya compilation of official announcements. A separate action that month recalled an additional 845 units of the model for potential cracks in the coolant expansion tank that could lead to engine failure. The repeated actions on the Chinese-manufactured off-road vehicle line reflect heightened scrutiny of imported SUVs that have gained popularity in Saudi Arabia’s expanding automotive market.
The Ministry of Commerce regularly publishes recall campaigns through the Recalls.sa platform, a practice it has followed for several years to centralize consumer notifications on defective products ranging from vehicles to household appliances. Figures released in prior ministry statements indicate dozens of automotive recalls occur annually as part of alignment with global safety benchmarks. Petromin BAIC, the local distributor for the BAIC brand, maintains a network of service facilities equipped to handle these technical interventions without cost to vehicle owners.
BAIC, a state-owned Chinese automaker, has expanded its presence in the Gulf through partnerships such as the one with Petromin Automotive Company, the ministry’s announcements have noted in related filings. The BJ40 model is positioned as a rugged off-roader suited to Saudi terrain, contributing to its sales volume that has now triggered multiple safety interventions. The latest campaign adds to the ministry’s ongoing efforts to monitor compliance with Saudi standards on electrical systems and fire prevention in passenger vehicles.
