Aluminum oxide has been introduced into SiC f /(SiC + B 4 C) composites to improve the crack self-healing property in O 2 /H 2 O atmosphere. The observation of the surface and interior morphologies of the oxidized composites reveal that Al 2 O 3 can lead to rapid self-healing of cracks, which will effectively block the oxidation of interior interphase and fiber. Further investigation reveals that Al 2 O 3 plays an important role in impeding the crystallization of SiO 2 and limiting the volatilization of B 2 O 3. It is beneficial to form self-healing fluid glass phase and improve glass phase stability. Under these circumstances, the pre-crack can be healed more effectively, which is advantageous for composites to remain high strength retention rate.