一财社论：汽车产业要筑牢“软件安全”防线

Core Viewpoint - The trend of rapid development in automotive products is increasingly evident, leading to significant issues, particularly in software defects, which require urgent improvements [1][5] Group 1: Automotive Recall Statistics - In the first half of this year, China implemented 60 automotive recalls, involving 5.0688 million defective vehicles, an increase of over 1 million compared to the same period last year [1] - Since the implementation of the "Defective Automotive Product Recall Management Regulations" in October 2004, over 3,000 recalls have been conducted, totaling more than 100 million vehicles [1] Group 2: Shift in Recall Reasons - The reasons for automotive recalls are shifting from traditional mechanical failures to software algorithm and electronic architecture defects, reflecting the industry's transition into the "new four modernizations" era of electrification, connectivity, intelligence, and sharing [1][2] Group 3: Software Issues in Smart Vehicles - As the scale of smart vehicle production and consumption expands, recalls due to software issues are becoming more common, with notable cases involving electronic power steering system software and battery management system software leading to safety hazards [2] - The reliance of intelligent driving systems on software algorithms raises concerns about potential software vulnerabilities, which are often overlooked in marketing campaigns that promote the idea of fully autonomous driving [2] Group 4: Regulatory Measures - In February, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the State Administration for Market Regulation jointly issued a notice to strengthen the management of smart connected vehicle product access, recalls, and software online upgrades, aiming to enhance vehicle safety [3] Group 5: Impact of Price Competition - The increase in software safety hazards is attributed not only to the rapid development of smart vehicles but also to low-price competition, where some manufacturers compromise on hardware quality and system stability to reduce costs [4][5] - Industry stakeholders, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the China Automobile Dealers Association, have voiced opposition to "involution-style" competition, emphasizing that safety must be the foundation of industry and enterprise development [5]