BYD recall: High voltage emergency shutdown can be overridden by intelligent charging
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- 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.
- What to do
- Contact a BYD dealer to book the free repair. Update drive module software and dashboard display software.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
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.
The fix
Update drive module software and dashboard display software.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| K8SR | 1 Mar 2016 | 31 Aug 2016 | 18 |
| K8UR | 1 Mar 2016 | 31 Aug 2016 | – |
| K9UR | 1 Mar 2016 | 31 Aug 2016 | – |
| D8UR | 1 Aug 2016 | 31 May 2024 | 945 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 14 June 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.