BYD Wheel Rim Error: Cause, Affected Model and Owner Advice

Updated: November 12, 2026, 02:10 CET (UTC+01:00)

BYD says a supplier coding error caused the front and rear wheel rims to be fitted in the wrong positions on some China-market Da Tang electric SUVs, also called the Great Tang. The company says its testing found no effect on handling or driving safety, and it is offering affected owners free inspections and rim swaps. BYD has not disclosed the number of vehicles or production batches involved, and the reported issue is not evidence of a wider fault across BYD models.

For UK readers, the distinction matters: the Great Tang issue has been reported in China, and no UK-specific campaign for it was identified in the sources checked for this update. Owners can still use the official GOV.UK recall checker by registration number or by make, model and year, and contact a BYD retailer if they have a concern.

Destaques

• The confirmed issue concerns reversed front and rear rims on some China-market Da Tang/Great Tang SUVs.
• BYD attributes the assembly error to a supplier’s coding-entry mistake and says the coding has been corrected.
• The company says its checks found no handling or driving-safety impact; affected owners are being offered free inspection and rim replacement.
• No affected vehicle count or batch range has been published, so model name alone cannot identify an affected car.

What happened with the BYD wheel rims?

BYD responded on November 11, 2026, after owners raised concerns about wheel assembly on some Da Tang SUVs. In its statement, the company said an entry error in wheel-rim coding at a supplier led to incorrect fitting on some vehicles. BYD said it had completed an investigation, corrected the coding and worked with the supplier on additional visual checks to help prevent a repeat. The company apologized to owners.

Some reports describe the problem as the front and rear rims being swapped. This is a position-specific fitment issue, not a claim that every BYD wheel is defective or that rims are physically coming loose. BYD’s published response did not provide a VIN list, affected production dates or a total number of vehicles.

Which BYD models are affected?

The vehicle identified in BYD’s response and contemporaneous reporting is the Da Tang, also called Great Tang, a large electric SUV sold in China. The available information does not establish that other Tang versions, BYD models, or vehicles sold in the UK are affected. Nor is there enough public information to determine whether every version or production batch of the Da Tang is included.

Owners should therefore avoid using online descriptions or photographs alone to decide whether a particular car is affected. The reliable confirmation is a VIN-specific check from BYD or an authorized service center. BYD said it would invite affected owners to arrange inspections, but the public statement did not explain how owners outside China can check eligibility.

Why did the incorrect rims get fitted?

BYD attributed the mix-up to a supplier coding-entry error in wheel-rim subassembly. In practical terms, part identification information was entered incorrectly, which resulted in rims reaching the assembly process in the wrong front-to-rear positions. BYD said it corrected the coding and that the supplier added visual error-prevention measures on its production line.

Some owners and media reports describe the Da Tang EV’s staggered wheel setup, where the front and rear wheels have different specifications. That makes the correct axle position relevant: wheel and tire specifications are selected as a matched vehicle configuration. However, the company’s public statement did not publish detailed engineering measurements or the individual configurations affected. Treat claims about precise sizes or effects as unconfirmed unless BYD provides the relevant vehicle specification.

Is the BYD rim issue a safety recall?

BYD said dedicated testing found no impact on handling and no driving-safety risk. That is the manufacturer’s reported finding; it does not identify the affected vehicles for owners, and it should not be treated as a substitute for an inspection if BYD contacts you or you notice a problem.

A service remedy and a formal safety recall are not interchangeable terms. The UK government explains that its vehicle recall checker covers serious safety problems registered with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), while manufacturers also notify owners about other recall types. The checker can be searched using a registration number, or make, model and year. Check a vehicle recall on GOV.UK.

What should BYD owners in the UK do?

• If you own a BYD and have no notice or symptoms, check your vehicle using the GOV.UK recall service and contact an authorized BYD retailer if you need model-specific guidance.
• If you own an imported Da Tang/Great Tang, contact BYD with the VIN and ask whether the vehicle is covered by the China-market inspection and rim-swap action.
• If a wheel appears incorrectly fitted, or you experience vibration, pulling, unusual tire wear or a warning, arrange a prompt professional inspection. If the vehicle feels unsafe, stop in a safe place and seek assistance rather than continuing to drive.
• Keep any written service advice and inspection records, and ask the retailer to confirm the correct wheel and tire specification for your exact VIN.

BYD says affected owners in its announced remedy will receive free inspections and correct rim fitting or replacement. It also says it will provide a courtesy vehicle or transportation-cost compensation, and that the full-vehicle warranty for incorrectly fitted cars will restart from November 11, 2026. Owners should confirm the exact terms and appointment process directly with BYD, especially outside China.

What happens next?

The key unresolved details are the number of affected cars, the production range and a public VIN-check process. BYD says it has corrected the supplier coding and introduced added visual checks; whether the remedy reaches every affected owner will depend on how the company contacts and verifies vehicles. For UK buyers and owners, the practical next step is to check official recall information and ask BYD directly about an individual vehicle, rather than generalizing this China-market report to the whole brand.

Frequently asked questions

Are all BYD Tang SUVs affected?

No. Current information identifies some China-market Da Tang/Great Tang SUVs. BYD has not published the affected count or batch range, and the available reports do not show that all Tang models are involved.

Has BYD recalled the Great Tang in the UK?

No UK-specific Great Tang rim campaign was identified in the sources checked for this update. Check your registration on GOV.UK and ask BYD to verify your VIN, particularly if the vehicle was imported.

Will affected owners have to pay for the repair?

BYD says affected owners will receive free inspections and rim swaps, with transport support and a restarted full-vehicle warranty. Confirm eligibility and the terms with BYD or its service center.

Sources: BYD’s November 11 statement, published on its official Weibo account; GOV.UK vehicle recall checker guidance; Contemporaneous reporting with additional details on the remedy.