# China: Automakers deny rumors and warn about fake messages **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 11 events involving Li Auto, Volkswagen, BMW and 11 more, in Chine, followed from 5 November 2026 to 6 November 2026. 68 articles from 2 sources (recalls and safety, plants, jobs and earnings, sales and market); last updated on 6 November 2026 at 16:59. - Status: ongoing - Scope: National (China) - Category: Recalls and safety, Plants, jobs and earnings, Sales and market - Countries: Chine - Brands: Li Auto, Volkswagen, BMW, Toyota, Aito, BYD, Dongfeng, Dongfeng Motor, GAC Group, General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, SAIC Motor, Volkswagen Group, Voyah - First detected: 5 November 2026 at 08:35 - Updated: 6 November 2026 at 16:59 - Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/295-china-automakers-deny-rumors-and-warn-about-fake-messages ## What is established _“Confirmed” = reported by at least two independent outlets (outlets of the same group count as one). AI cross-check of the collected headlines and extracts._ **Confirmed by several sources** - Li Auto denied on November 5 fake "airbag recall" SMS messages sent in its name, described as fictitious and unofficial. 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(5 independent sources: [凤凰网科技](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiTEFVX3lxTE5rdzBoam5mOUdpUmhSUFM1aVFISGtfYzRlR0tkeUZ5STNTQU1oMzdjRWJ5QmJnMVFRanQ2ai1FcnI4eTFSRmQ3MkJoTGY?oc=5), [驱动之家](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiWEFVX3lxTE1sRzNZeV9Ra0xRZGhyTUJjY1NCOU5YdWRoMG5lSk1GN0JxTnBIRHJoMlc5MEZjR0xVMlFKUmJPUG1SUlZCOUhINE9CZWtsV0NpNFd3eVBTNVM?oc=5), [凤凰网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiSEFVX3lxTE1CX3NWOU14T29peUNKcFgwQWdrZ2s3YTN4b1ZjRmMtSjVfQXNxaVllMFFQanNFdi1oY0Y4dmVtY1pIRGVSNXlHbg?oc=5), [东方财富网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZkFVX3lxTFBQaHNrb1Z6S3BxMzFDU1Q3ZGkzYlNqVWNkOURCSldieW8yMnB5TUZUUkxaZGN6dXpFSWVsaGRacGVXNi1MYXRFZVhVTW00T1ViY1Vva1FXYUhnSlJJVlNBXzJHQXQwQQ?oc=5)) - Li Auto's legal department announced it reserves the right to take legal action. (3 independent sources: [网通社](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiWkFVX3lxTFBwUXk4eWNRNndqVkdBY0VCNVF3Ujc4c0pSbU0yRl9fNk9Ibjk5a1ZQUUZkZFV4a2tzZjdyNU1lMV9XVUlhNDczbVlDLWdnSlpDSG9tajJ6cVp5QQ?oc=5), [华龙网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMia0FVX3lxTFAtUWZtWXNUZHVJaDBBbzBtS1d6RGl3N2lCOWF2OW80cndISUIycUEtbDQxajBPM2stQ0RhOUJsQVI1RUVSekRkaUR3SERXR3NXN0xuenUyRHFxYVFpdkxrMzZRVEU4TFRqVWVZ?oc=5), [凤凰网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiUkFVX3lxTE5EY05iRXYwcTJTMUI1cHVqWmE3OFFZTFVfUU9sRWlpWTJpOFJmdFZzeUhfNGdYbk4yZUFuM2J0d2taSENCbjdoQkRCRV9GWFM0R1E?oc=5)) - Volkswagen China warned that these fraudulent SMS messages aimed to trick owners into providing personal information. (3 independent sources: [驱动之家](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiWEFVX3lxTE9DSnY5cWt6VWFGWFo4ZWYwRmF0aGpmTUZpZUY3UHZvZzM0bHozejk5S2tWNXJTNENLSTBIWXl2a291LTREeW0zUzBqTFpHNmRjYVBNcnhlTFg?oc=5), [观察者网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZkFVX3lxTE9kSWVfSDVPQ0FmUXMxZTNFR0cxUGVoc1NzanZ6XzBGcVhJempTU2dteWU2RWgwN01uR2pPaFFwczZUZ05HbGtpcThnSWlTa1E3ZDVNMFdnanUyY1dGeGxDbVlpMS1vUQ?oc=5), [中华网财经](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibkFVX3lxTE51WDJrUGZZYUVtNjl1QWl5ejRHQ1hsc0ktNlRpM1A3OWR3NlFmUmwxaW1WYzVjQm52U2h6dGJxSHhHV2xJNllQT1FTVkgycnVoaUh4MDVGLWlmQ0hEYk9TU24ySGRaNllDNEhnenBB?oc=5)) - BYD warned against false vehicle recall notifications, with fraudsters impersonating a regulatory authority. (2 independent sources: [观点网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYkFVX3lxTFByRnliRmRTNFIzX0U5d1pocWJreFB2RFM2QlI5QVZIb0J5WEFqSWtveU90VEwwMm5rUmpQb0FNZ1A0ZkFUd1ExTlRYelpvVy1UZVVPWkpnMHNjaE1kMHBKYVFB?oc=5), [东方财富网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZkFVX3lxTFBQaHNrb1Z6S3BxMzFDU1Q3ZGkzYlNqVWNkOURCSldieW8yMnB5TUZUUkxaZGN6dXpFSWVsaGRacGVXNi1MYXRFZVhVTW00T1ViY1Vva1FXYUhnSlJJVlNBXzJHQXQwQQ?oc=5)) **Single source so far** - Owners received SMS messages claiming to be from Li Auto and announcing an airbag recall, mentioning a risk of fragments that could injure occupants. (according to [华龙网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMia0FVX3lxTFAtUWZtWXNUZHVJaDBBbzBtS1d6RGl3N2lCOWF2OW80cndISUIycUEtbDQxajBPM2stQ0RhOUJsQVI1RUVSekRkaUR3SERXR3NXN0xuenUyRHFxYVFpdkxrMzZRVEU4TFRqVWVZ?oc=5)) **Updates** - 6 November 2026 at 17:15: Addition of BYD on November 6: alert on false recall notifications, fraudsters impersonating a regulatory authority. - 6 November 2026 at 11:42: Extension of the story: after Li Auto on November 5, Volkswagen China, BMW, GAC Toyota, Voyah and AITO issued denials or warnings on November 5 and 6. **Checked on the web** _Automatic web search, official sources first; “contradicted” only when an official source is cited._ - Not confirmed at this stage: Li Auto denied on November 5 fake "airbag recall" SMS messages sent in its name, described as fictitious and unofficial. ([techniques-ingenieur.fr](https://www.techniques-ingenieur.fr/actualite/articles/les-constructeurs-automobiles-chinois-confrontes-a-des-campagnes-de-desinformation-146778), [reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/major-automakers-urge-us-congress-pass-permanent-ban-chinese-vehicles-2026-11-02/?taid=6ae8cd54aa388300014ddde0&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter), [finance.yahoo.com](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/major-automakers-urge-us-congress-180235759.html), [sacbee.com](https://www.sacbee.com/news/business/article317885117.html), [ca.finance.yahoo.com](https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/major-automakers-urge-us-congress-180235724.html)) - Not confirmed at this stage: On November 5, Volkswagen China stated that recent SMS messages about an airbag recall were not official. ([techniques-ingenieur.fr](https://www.techniques-ingenieur.fr/actualite/articles/les-constructeurs-automobiles-chinois-confrontes-a-des-campagnes-de-desinformation-146778), [reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/major-automakers-urge-us-congress-pass-permanent-ban-chinese-vehicles-2026-11-02/?taid=6ae8cd54aa388300014ddde0&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter), [worldautoforum.com](https://worldautoforum.com/major-automakers-urge-us-congress-to-pass-permanent-ban-on-chinese-vehicles), [thestate.com](https://www.thestate.com/news/business/article317885117.html), [finance.yahoo.com](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/major-automakers-urge-us-congress-180235759.html)) - Not confirmed at this stage: Owners received SMS messages claiming to be from Li Auto and announcing an airbag recall, mentioning a risk of fragments that could injure occupants. ([techniques-ingenieur.fr](https://www.techniques-ingenieur.fr/actualite/articles/les-constructeurs-automobiles-chinois-confrontes-a-des-campagnes-de-desinformation-146778), [reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/major-automakers-urge-us-congress-pass-permanent-ban-chinese-vehicles-2026-11-02/?taid=6ae8cd54aa388300014ddde0&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter), [sacbee.com](https://www.sacbee.com/news/business/article317885117.html), [ca.finance.yahoo.com](https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/major-automakers-urge-us-congress-180235724.html), [sdvsector.com](https://sdvsector.com/wiki/china-vehicle-market-access)) ## Sources by country and language - China: 68 articles, 31 outlets **Languages**: Chinese (68) ## Timeline (11 events) ### 5 November 2026 — [Li Auto denies airbag recall and warns of fake SMS messages](https://mecapress.com/events/4776-li-auto-denies-airbag-recall-and-warns-of-fake-sms-messages.md) Li Auto states that no airbag-related recall is underway and that SMS messages referring to such a campaign are not official notifications. 1 sources, 23 articles · Chine ### 5 November 2026 — [Plusieurs constructeurs en Chine démentent des rumeurs les concernant](https://mecapress.com/events/4801-plusieurs-constructeurs-en-chine-dementent-des-rumeurs-les-concernant.md) Li Auto, BMW et Toyota figurent parmi les constructeurs qui publient des démentis face à des rumeurs circulant sur les réseaux sociaux chinois. 1 sources, 3 articles · Chine ### 5 November 2026 — [Volkswagen Chine met en garde contre de faux SMS de rappel d'airbags](https://mecapress.com/events/5008-volkswagen-chine-met-en-garde-contre-de-faux-sms-de-rappel-d-airbags.md) Volkswagen China Investment avertit que des SMS évoquant un rappel d'airbags circulent et ne proviennent pas du constructeur. Le groupe appelle les clients à vérifier les canaux officiels. 1 sources, 11 articles · Chine ### 6 November 2026 — [Volkswagen Chine et Li Auto publient simultanément des déclarations](https://mecapress.com/events/5424-volkswagen-chine-et-li-auto-publient-simultanement-des-declarations.md) Volkswagen Chine et Li Auto ont publié en même temps des déclarations, dans un contexte de rumeurs et de faux messages circulant sur les réseaux chinois. 1 sources, 5 articles · Chine ### 6 November 2026 — [Voyah dément des prix promotionnels circulant sur les réseaux](https://mecapress.com/events/5406-voyah-dement-des-prix-promotionnels-circulant-sur-les-reseaux.md) Voyah dément les remises de plus de 10 000 yuans annoncées en ligne sur les modèles Zhuiguang S et Dreamer et dénonce de fausses informations tarifaires. 1 sources, 8 articles · Chine ### 6 November 2026 — [BMW et Li Auto publient des déclarations anti-arnaque en Chine](https://mecapress.com/events/5467-bmw-et-li-auto-publient-des-declarations-anti-arnaque-en-chine.md) BMW Chine et Li Auto publient simultanément des mises en garde contre de faux messages et tentatives d'escroquerie visant leurs clients, dans la continuité des démentis de constructeurs en Chine. 1 sources, 5 articles · Chine ### 6 November 2026 — [BMW Chine met en garde contre de faux SMS de rappel](https://mecapress.com/events/5430-bmw-chine-met-en-garde-contre-de-faux-sms-de-rappel.md) BMW appelle les automobilistes chinois à supprimer les faux messages de rappel qui circulent et à ne pas y répondre. 1 sources, 3 articles · Chine ### 6 November 2026 — [Aito dément tout rappel d'airbags et alerte sur des SMS frauduleux](https://mecapress.com/events/5580-aito-dement-tout-rappel-d-airbags-et-alerte-sur-des-sms-frauduleux.md) La marque Aito (问界) déclare qu'aucun rappel d'airbags n'est en cours et que les messages reçus par des clients sont des tentatives d'escroquerie. 1 sources, 4 articles · Chine ### 6 November 2026 — [Plusieurs constructeurs en Chine démentent des SMS frauduleux de rappel d'airbags](https://mecapress.com/events/5702-plusieurs-constructeurs-en-chine-dementent-des-sms-frauduleux-de-rappel-d.md) Aito, Li Auto, Volkswagen et Toyota figurent parmi les constructeurs qui démentent une campagne de faux messages annonçant des rappels d'airbags et appellent à la prudence. 1 sources, 3 articles · Chine ### 6 November 2026 — [BYD met en garde contre de fausses notifications de rappel de véhicules](https://mecapress.com/events/5778-byd-met-en-garde-contre-de-fausses-notifications-de-rappel-de-vehicules.md) BYD alerte sur des notifications de rappel de véhicules falsifiées, des escrocs usurpant le nom des autorités de régulation. Le constructeur appelle les propriétaires à la prudence. 1 sources, 1 articles · Chine ### 6 November 2026 — [BYD, BMW, Volkswagen, Li Auto et Toyota répondent collectivement en Chine](https://mecapress.com/events/5753-byd-bmw-volkswagen-li-auto-et-toyota-repondent-collectivement-en-chine.md) Plusieurs constructeurs présents en Chine, dont BYD, BMW, Volkswagen, Li Auto et Toyota, publient une réponse collective, dans la continuité des démentis de rumeurs et des mises en garde contre les fausses communications. 1 sources, 2 articles · Chine --- Cite as: Mecapress, “China: Automakers deny rumors and warn about fake messages”, https://mecapress.com/stories/295-china-automakers-deny-rumors-and-warn-about-fake-messages Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology