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BYD apologises after some Great Tang SUVs get reversed wheel rims
BYD apologised for reversed wheel rims on some Great Tang electric SUVs in China.
The mistake meant the front and rear rims were fitted in the wrong positions.
BYD traced the assembly error to a supplier in Hubei, and says it has fixed the system involved.
Tests found no safety risk and no effect on vehicle handling, according to the company.
Affected owners can get replacement rims, and their warranty period will restart from November 11.
The number of affected vehicles has not been disclosed, as China’s auto industry faces growing scrutiny over quality and durability.
BYD apologised after a supplier installed front and rear wheel rims in reverse on some Great Tang SUVs.
The company offered affected owners replacement wheels and said testing found no safety risk or effect on handling.
BYD traced the assembly error to a supplier in Hubei and said it had fixed the system linked to the problem.
The supplier introduced additional visual inspections on its production line.
BYD did not disclose how many vehicles were affected.
- Who
- BYD and a Hubei-based supplier were involved. Owners of affected vehicles were offered replacements.
- What
- Some Great Tang SUVs had their front and rear wheel rims installed in reverse. BYD apologised for the assembly error.
- When
- BYD announced the response on Nov 11, 2026.
- Where
- The affected vehicles were in China. The supplier was based in Hubei.
- Why
- The supplier installed the front and rear wheel rims in reverse during assembly.
Affected owners
BYD
Safety and wear concerns
Affected owners
Some owners were concerned about excessive tyre wear and possible driving safety risks.
BYD
BYD said testing found that handling was not compromised and there was no safety risk.
Several owners complained online that the wider rear-wheel rims had been installed on the front and the narrower front-wheel rims on the back.
BYD investigated the issue, tested affected vehicles and traced the problem to a supplier in Hubei.
BYD apologised and offered replacements to affected owners; it said the supplier had introduced additional visual inspections.
- Affected model
- Great Tang electric SUVs
- Assembly error
- Front and rear wheel rims installed in reverse
- Supplier location
- Hubei, China
- Replacement offer
- Free replacements for affected owners
- Warranty
- Restarted from Nov 11, 2026