BYD Acknowledges Wheel Installation Error in Its Flagship Electric SUV
BYD apologized for the incorrect installation of wide and narrow wheels on some Great Tang electric SUVs. The company stated it has fixed the error and will replace the wheels free of charge.
Chinese automaker BYD published an apology on Weibo following complaints from Great Tang owners. On some vehicles, wide wheels intended for the rear axle were installed on the front, while the narrower front wheels were placed on the rear.
The company initiated an investigation and attributed the error to a supplier assembling wheel units in Hubei Province. BYD stated that the issue has already been resolved, and the supplier has added visual inspection to the production line. According to the company’s assessment, the incorrect wheel installation did not pose a safety risk.
Owners will have their wheels replaced free of charge. During the repair period, BYD will provide a replacement vehicle or compensate for transportation expenses, and the warranty period for their Great Tang will restart.
BYD introduced the electric SUV in March. Prices start at approximately 40,000 dollars, and the model has received 150,000 orders in China. The company plans to launch the Great Tang in European and Asian markets outside China by the end of this year or early 2027.
