BYD Great Tang Wheel Mix-Up: Owner Safety Checks and Next Steps (12 November 2026)

Verified and updated: 12 November 2026, 01:33 UTC (London, GMT, UTC+00:00).

BYD says some Great Tang (also called Da Tang) electric SUVs in China left production with front and rear wheel rims fitted in the wrong positions. The company traced the assembly error to a supplier’s coding entry and said its testing found no effect on handling or driving safety. It is offering affected owners a free inspection and professional rim correction, transport support during the work, and a restart of the vehicle’s full warranty from 11 November. BYD has not publicly stated how many vehicles are involved. The reported issue concerns vehicles in China; no UK recall or UK vehicle applicability has been confirmed in the sources checked for this update.

Destaques

• BYD attributes the mix-up to a wheel-rim supplier coding error.
• The company says its tests found no handling or driving-safety impact.
• Affected owners in China are being offered free inspection and rim correction, plus transport support.
• UK owners should check their specific vehicle with BYD; this report does not establish a UK recall.

What happened with the BYD Great Tang wheels?

In a statement issued on 11 November, BYD said it had investigated customer feedback about wheel-rim assembly on some Great Tang vehicles. The company attributed the incorrect fitting to a coding-entry mistake at its wheel-rim subassembly supplier. BYD said it had investigated and corrected the relevant coding, while the supplier added visual checks intended to catch similar errors on the production line.

BYD’s statement describes a supplier and assembly problem, not a confirmed defect in every Great Tang or Tang SUV. The company has not disclosed a vehicle count or a complete list of affected production batches in the material reviewed. That means owners should not use model name, appearance or online reports alone to decide whether their vehicle is affected.

BYD said its dedicated testing found no impact on handling and no driving safety risk. That is the manufacturer’s reported test conclusion; the public statement does not provide test methods or independent results. For an owner, the practical route is to ask BYD to check the vehicle by VIN and arrange an inspection if requested.

What should an owner do now?

1. Contact an authorised BYD service outlet. Ask whether the VIN is within the affected group and whether an inspection or correction is recommended. Request confirmation in writing of the outcome and any work performed.
2. Do not attempt to swap the wheels yourself. The correct wheel and tyre positions depend on the vehicle’s approved specification. A technician should confirm the correct fitment and torque using the vehicle-specific service information.
3. Note any change in the way the car behaves. If the vehicle pulls to one side, vibrates, develops unusual tyre wear or shows a tyre-pressure warning, stop somewhere safe and contact the dealer or roadside assistance for advice. These symptoms can have several causes and do not by themselves prove this particular assembly error.
4. Ask about the remedy and mobility arrangements. BYD said affected owners would receive a free inspection and professional rim adjustment, with a courtesy vehicle or transport-cost support during repairs. The company also said the full-vehicle warranty for incorrectly fitted vehicles would restart from 11 November. Confirm how those arrangements apply to the individual vehicle.

A visual walk-around can help identify obvious differences between left and right sides, wheel damage or a tyre that appears deflated, but it cannot establish that the wheel specification is correct. Do not crawl beneath a vehicle or loosen wheel fasteners as a check. Use a qualified workshop for fitment verification.

Is this a UK BYD recall?

The latest report and BYD statement concern the Great Tang/Da Tang in China. The information checked for this article does not confirm that the model is sold in the UK, that UK-registered BYD vehicles are included, or that the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has announced a recall for this rim issue. A China-market service action should not be presented as a UK recall without evidence from the manufacturer or the UK regulator.

UK BYD owners can contact BYD UK or an authorised retailer with their registration and VIN to ask about applicable service campaigns. For a formal safety recall, check the UK government’s vehicle recall checker and follow any instructions from the manufacturer. A database result is specific to the vehicle details entered, so contact the dealer if the answer is unclear.

What could happen next?

BYD says it has corrected the coding and that the supplier has introduced additional visual safeguards. Those are stated corrective steps; their effectiveness over future production has not yet been independently established. The company also said it would review the process and continue working with the supplier. The number of vehicles affected and any further market-specific action remain undisclosed in the sources reviewed.

For owners, the near-term impact is a possible service visit and time without the vehicle while fitment is checked or corrected. BYD’s offer of a courtesy car or transport support may reduce that inconvenience for eligible owners, but drivers should confirm availability and terms before booking. Until a VIN check is completed, an owner cannot reliably tell from this report alone whether a particular car needs work.

FAQs

Can I keep driving if I own a BYD Great Tang?

BYD says its tests found no safety or handling impact in the affected vehicles. Contact an authorised service outlet for a VIN check and follow its advice. If you notice a new vibration, pulling, tyre warning or other concern, stop safely and seek professional guidance.

Will BYD fix the wheel-rim issue for free?

BYD said affected owners in China would receive free inspection and professional rim correction. Confirm eligibility, transport support and warranty terms directly with BYD or the relevant service centre.

Are UK BYD cars included?

No UK inclusion is confirmed in the information reviewed. UK owners should check with BYD using their VIN and consult the government recall checker for any formal UK safety recall.

Sources: BYD statement reproduced on Weibo; Reuters report on BYD’s statement; UK government vehicle recall checker.