Every BYD Safety Recall In The UK, By Model And Year, With What Each Fault Means And How To Get It Fixed
BYD has 7 UK safety recalls in DVSA records, including 5 since 2020. The most common recent faults involve fire risk, steering and high-voltage battery. Enter your registration to check your BYD; you won't usually pay for a recall repair at a franchised BYD dealer.1
Which Car Is It?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
Latest BYD Recalls
These are the newest BYD recalls registered with DVSA, newest first.
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Vehicles | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11E02, B12E04Steering box mating surfaces contaminated with Anti-Corrosion paint | 494 | Urgent | R/2026/003 | |
| D8UR, K8SR, K8UR, K9URHigh voltage emergency shutdown can be overridden by intelligent charging | 963 | Urgent | R/2024/235 | |
| BYD AD ENVIRO200, BYD AD ENVIRO400On affected vehicles there is a potential issue relating to the Hispacold HVAC system which may result in a fire when a vehicle is left unattended | 1,065 | Urgent | R/2024/028 | |
| D8UROn affected vehicles incorrect tempering of the anti-roll bar causes failure due to metal fatigue | 965 | Low | R/2023/160 | |
| Enviro 200The HVAC DCAB protection box may become loose resulting in damage to wiring and overheating /electrical short | 220 | Urgent | R/2023/051 | |
| D9UR, K8UR, K9URSteering wheel may be adjusted whilst driving | 65 | Urgent | R/2017/082 | |
| K8SRSteering may fail | 5 | Urgent | R/2017/030 |
Open any reference for the build dates covered, the fix and what to do. Urgency labels follow our published rules.
BYD Recalls By Model
Choose your model to see only its recalls. The D8UR, K8SR and K8UR have the most BYD recall references since 2015.
- D8UR2
- K8SR2
- K8UR2
- K9UR2
- B11E021
- B12E041
- BYD AD ENVIRO2001
- BYD AD ENVIRO4001
- Enviro 2001
- D9UR1
A recall can cover only certain build dates or engines, so confirm with BYD by VIN. See where to find your VIN.
How Many Recalls Has BYD Had?
Since 2020 BYD has launched 5 UK recalls. Adjusted for its cars on the road, that is 5.23 car recalls per 100,000 licensed cars.
The per-car figure divides car recalls since 2020 by the number of BYD cars licensed in the UK in 2026 Q2, with van-only recalls removed.2 BYD has a small number of cars on UK roads, so one or two recalls can move this rate a long way. A higher count doesn't mean a car is less reliable: it reflects the size of the range, how vans are counted and how readily a maker recalls. See which car makes have the most recalls.
The Most Common BYD Recall Faults
Recent BYD recalls most often involve fire risk, steering and high-voltage battery.
A recall can involve more than one type of fault, so the rows overlap. 14% of BYD recalls include a software update, often done in under an hour. Each fault type links to a page explaining the warning signs and what to do.
Biggest BYD Recalls Since 2020
The largest recent BYD recall is R/2024/028 (on affected vehicles there is a potential issue relating to the Hispacold HVAC system which may result in a fire when a vehicle is left unattended), covering about 1,065 vehicle-records.
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Vehicles | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYD BYD AD ENVIRO200, BYD AD ENVIRO400On affected vehicles there is a potential issue relating to the Hispacold HVAC system which may result in a fire when a vehicle is left unattended | 1,065 | Urgent | R/2024/028 | |
| BYD D8UROn affected vehicles incorrect tempering of the anti-roll bar causes failure due to metal fatigue | 965 | Low | R/2023/160 | |
| BYD D8UR, K8SR, K8UR, K9URHigh voltage emergency shutdown can be overridden by intelligent charging | 963 | Urgent | R/2024/235 | |
| BYD B11E02, B12E04Steering box mating surfaces contaminated with Anti-Corrosion paint | 494 | Urgent | R/2026/003 | |
| BYD Enviro 200The HVAC DCAB protection box may become loose resulting in damage to wiring and overheating /electrical short | 220 | Urgent | R/2023/051 |
Vehicle-records are the manufacturer's estimates, and one car can appear in several recalls.
How To Get A BYD Recall Fixed
Book with any franchised BYD dealer using your VIN and the campaign code on your letter. The work is normally free, and the dealer records it with BYD.1
| BYD customer or recall line | 00800 1020 3000 (BYD assistance (free)) |
| Last checked | 15 October 2026 |
Have your VIN, registration, mileage and the code from your letter ready. See manufacturer recall helplines and how long a recall repair takes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are BYD Recalls Free?
Yes. You won't usually pay for a safety recall repair.1 See do you have to pay for a recall?.
Do BYD Recalls Expire?
No. A recall stays in force for any car that wasn't fixed, even after it is closed for reporting.3 See do car recalls expire?.
Can I Drive My BYD With An Open Recall?
Follow your letter. Most recalls let you drive until the repair; a stop-drive notice doesn't. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
What Does The Code On My BYD Letter Mean?
It is BYD's campaign reference. Look it up with our recall code lookup.
Data: DVSA vehicle recall data (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 15 October 2026.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.
- Models with fewer than 5 refs show lists, not rates.
- Code timelines: Producers normally respond to DVSA within 28 days (5.5); DVSA reviews are typically monthly (5.4). DVSA must be notified "as soon as the safety defect has been confirmed" (6.1). 3 notifications per motorist is seen as reasonable (8.3). Response rates are reported every three months (11.1).