BYD D9UR, K8UR, K9UR Recall R/2017/082: Steering Wheel May Be Adjusted Whilst Driving, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 May 2017
- Launched
- 65
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2017/082
- DVSA reference
BYD recalled D9UR, K8UR, K9UR vehicles built between 1 August 2015 and 30 December 2016. The driver can adjust the steering wheel position while the vehicle is in motion. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and fit an Interlock device so adjustment can only be made while the handbrake is applied. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The driver can adjust the steering wheel position while the vehicle is in motion. The vehicle may become difficult to control if the driver was to adjust the steering position while driving.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING WHEEL MAY BE ADJUSTED WHILST DRIVING Defect: The driver can adjust the steering wheel position while the vehicle is in motion. The vehicle may become difficult to control if the driver was to adjust the steering position while driving. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit an Interlock device so adjustment can only be made while the handbrake is applied.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering wheel may be adjusted whilst driving.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and fit an Interlock device so adjustment can only be made while the handbrake is applied.
Are You Affected?
D9UR, K8UR, K9UR built between 1 August 2015 and 30 December 2016 may be included. BYD estimates 65 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with BYD, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with BYD.
- Book with any franchised BYD dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2017/082. See how to get a BYD recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
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|---|---|---|---|
| D8UR, K8SR, K8UR, K9URHigh voltage emergency shutdown can be overridden by intelligent charging | Urgent | R/2024/235 | |
| B11E02, B12E04Steering box mating surfaces contaminated with Anti-Corrosion paint | Urgent | R/2026/003 | |
| K8SRSteering may fail | Urgent | R/2017/030 |
This is one of 7 BYD recalls in DVSA’s data. The BYD recall launched before it was R/2017/030 on 8 May 2017, for steering may fail. The one launched after it was R/2023/051 on 6 Oct 2022, for the HVAC DCAB protection box may become loose resulting in damage to wiring and…. You can also see every BYD recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/082, launched 8 May 2017. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
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.