Geely Galaxy M9 LiDAR Recall: Driver Assistance Dropout Can Involve the Power IC, Not Just a Dirty Surface

If combined driver assistance on a Galaxy M9 suddenly disengages or cannot be activated, and wiping the LiDAR exterior has not helped, do not keep guessing only between dirt and an overdue software update. A Chinese recall for a specified batch concerns the LiDAR's internal power IC. Checking the campaign helps establish whether manufacturer inspection and replacement should be arranged or other causes investigated.

An internal component issue may have no visible exterior damage

The Galaxy M9 entry in the notice dated Aug 21, 2026 says variation in the supplier's manufacturing process may damage the LiDAR's internal power IC, causing combined driver assistance to disengage or become unavailable. [Galaxy M9 defect entry][S04]

An exterior photograph is unlikely to establish this internal defect. A clean surface without obvious damage cannot replace checking the specified batch and remedy status.

Cleaning, software updates and LiDAR replacement are separate actions

The official measure replaces the LiDAR and uses cloud-based identification of early diagnostic signals to warn potentially affected vehicles in advance and invite them for service. [Official remedy arrangements][S04] Cleaning or an ordinary software update therefore cannot directly establish that the physical replacement is complete.

Equally, not every unavailable driver-assistance function can be attributed to this IC. For affected vehicles, confirm the campaign and inspection arrangements first. Other vehicles still require diagnosis; this notice alone is not a reason to purchase LiDAR.

Check whether an earlier replacement is accepted under this campaign

The notice states that some vehicles with a previous replacement do not require another. [Previously replaced vehicle condition][S04] The repair record matters more than simply finding a new LiDAR: an authorised party needs to confirm whether the replacement corresponds to this campaign. [To be verified]

The public measure does not instruct workshops to open the LiDAR and replace only its power IC. A fault located in the IC does not mean purchasing an IC completes the remedy. Matching housings or connectors also cannot establish interchangeability between LiDAR units.

Scope and verification

This article covers only Chinese campaign S2026M0111V: certain Galaxy M9 produced from Jul 20, 2025 to Oct 26, totalling 18878 vehicles, with implementation beginning Aug 24, 2026. The production period is not a model year. Lynk & Co models in the same notice belong to another campaign and are excluded; the scope does not extend to other markets.

The cited official text lists neither VIN endpoints nor individual vehicles; no public data were available for the specific VIN scope. Dates and model alone cannot establish individual inclusion. No public data were available for LiDAR OE numbers, fitment, calibration or removal and installation parameters. [To be verified] First have the local authorised party verify the campaign and previous replacement records. Ordinary compatibility must be checked using the vehicle identification number (VIN) and local factory parts catalogue.

For separately confirmed driver-assistance parts requirements, use the parts enquiry page.

[S04]: https://www.samr.gov.cn/zlfzj/qxcpzh/zhdt/art/2026/art_4b10150a9a1f45bfa04fe70e55cbc94d.html