BYD D8UR, K8SR, K8UR And 1 More Recall R/2024/235: High Voltage Emergency Shutdown Can Be Overridden By Intelligent Charging, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Jun 2024
- Launched
- 963
- vehicles in the UK
- SR24B002
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BYD recalled D8UR, K8SR, K8UR and 1 more vehicles built between 1 March 2016 and 31 May 2024. The high voltage emergency shutdown can be overridden by intelligent charging when low voltage batteries state of charge drops below a specific level. The dealer will update drive module software and dashboard display software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The high voltage emergency shutdown can be overridden by intelligent charging when low voltage batteries state of charge drops below a specific level.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: High voltage emergency shutdown can be overridden by intelligent charging Defect: On affected vehicles the high voltage emergency shutdown can be overridden by intelligent charging when low voltage batteries state of charge drops below a specific level. Remedy: Update drive module software and dashboard display software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: high voltage emergency shutdown can be overridden by intelligent charging.
The Fix
The dealer will update drive module software and dashboard display software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
D8UR, K8SR, K8UR and 1 more built between 1 March 2016 and 31 May 2024 may be included. BYD estimates 963 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 SR24B002 or the DVSA reference R/2024/235. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8UROn affected vehicles incorrect tempering of the anti-roll bar causes failure due to metal fatigue | Low | R/2023/160 | |
| D9UR, K8UR, K9URSteering wheel may be adjusted whilst driving | Urgent | R/2017/082 | |
| 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/2024/028 on 31 Jan 2024, for on affected vehicles there is a potential issue relating to the Hispacold HVAC system…. The one launched after it was R/2026/003 on 29 Dec 2025, for steering box mating surfaces contaminated with Anti-Corrosion paint. You can also see every BYD recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/235, launched 14 June 2024. 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.