BYD D8UR Recall R/2023/160: On Affected Vehicles Incorrect Tempering Of The Anti-roll Bar Causes Failure Due To Metal…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 12 May 2023
- Launched
- 965
- vehicles in the UK
- SR23B001
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BYD recalled D8UR vehicles built between 1 December 2020 and 1 May 2023. Incorrect tempering of the anti-roll bar causes failure due to metal fatigue. The dealer will check and replace the front anti-roll bar. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Incorrect tempering of the anti-roll bar causes failure due to metal fatigue.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On affected vehicles incorrect tempering of the anti-roll bar causes failure due to metal fatigue. Defect: On affected vehicles incorrect tempering of the anti-roll bar causes failure due to metal fatigue. Remedy: Check and replace the front anti-roll bar.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on affected vehicles incorrect tempering of the anti-roll bar causes failure due to metal fatigue.
The Fix
The dealer will check and replace the front anti-roll bar.
Are You Affected?
D8UR built between 1 December 2020 and 1 May 2023 may be included. BYD estimates 965 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 campaign code SR23B001 or the DVSA reference R/2023/160. 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
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8UR, K8SR, K8UR, K9URHigh voltage emergency shutdown can be overridden by intelligent charging | Urgent | R/2024/235 |
This is one of 7 BYD recalls in DVSA’s data. The BYD recall launched before it was R/2023/051 on 6 Oct 2022, for the HVAC DCAB protection box may become loose resulting in damage to wiring and…. The one launched after it was R/2024/028 on 31 Jan 2024, for on affected vehicles there is a potential issue relating to the Hispacold HVAC system…. You can also see every BYD recall and all recalls launched in 2023.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/160, launched 12 May 2023. 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.