Physix Frontier · News Briefing Card (IT Home · Nov 5, 2026)

Li Auto Denies Airbag Recall Texts, Calls Them Scams

KEY FACTS

Li Auto's legal department said some owners received scam text messages posing as the official brand.
The messages falsely claimed the vehicles were subject to an airbag recall and urged owners to complete the process within 2 hours.
The messages included a website link and pressed owners to act by threatening to void their warranty if they missed the deadline.
Li Auto stated that no airbag recall exists and that the recall claim is entirely fabricated.
The company warned owners not to click the links or enter personal information, and to call police if they are defrauded.
Li Auto said it reserves the right to pursue legal liability against those impersonating the brand.

PHYSIX OBSERVATION

Scam texts are targeting owners' high sensitivity to recalls, using a two-hour deadline and warranty cancellation to create urgency — a classic social-engineering playbook. A carmaker's legal statement can only limit the damage; the real line of defense lies in SMS channels and link blocking. For users, any recall notice containing a link should first be verified through the official app.

Source: IT Home report