Karmactive Staff
If you own a BYD Shark 6 in Australia, there is one thing BYD wants you to do before your next drive: remove the spare wheel from under the vehicle.
What the BYD Shark 6 Recall Covers
BYD has recalled 32,009 Shark 6 vehicles in Australia over a fault with the spare-wheel support cable. All three variants are affected. The breakdown by variant is:
- **Premium:** 28,543 vehicles
- **Performance:** 2,100 vehicles
- **Dynamic Cab Chassis:** 1,366 vehicles
BYD says abnormal wear of the spare-wheel support cable can cause the cable to fail, allowing the spare wheel to detach from underneath the vehicle. Owners are being advised to remove the spare wheel until the BYD recall repair is completed.
What Owners Need to Do Right Now
For affected BYD Shark 6 owners, the immediate issue is the spare wheel rather than the vehicle’s propulsion system. BYD’s interim instruction concerns removal of the spare wheel; owners should follow the recall notice and contact a dealer. The spare-wheel support cable can wear and fail, potentially allowing the wheel to detach.
Owners can check their VIN and arrange the free repair with a dealer. Removing the spare wheel is the interim action BYD is recommending before the dealer repair takes place.
Why the Cable Fails
BYD has explained the fault mechanism. Three conditions can cause abnormal cable wear: incorrect installation during manufacturing, incorrect tray positioning, or insufficient fastening torque when the spare wheel assembly was fitted. Any of these can accelerate wear on the support cable. Once the cable wears past a failure point, it can no longer hold the spare wheel assembly in place.
For Karmactive’s earlier coverage on the BYD Shark 6, including its pricing and specifications, see our previous Shark 6 article. The reported defect concerns the spare-wheel support assembly.
The Free Repair
BYD will replace the Spare Wheel Lifter Assembly with an updated design free of charge. The repair takes approximately 30 minutes at an authorised BYD dealer. The dealer can confirm recall status directly from the VIN, though vehicles may need to remain with the dealer longer depending on workshop scheduling.
How to Check Your VIN
All three Shark 6 variants are included in the 32,009 BYD recall. Owners who assumed their trim level was unaffected should verify directly — the recall applies to the three listed Australian variants covered by this recall.
To confirm whether a specific vehicle is covered, owners can search the VIN number through the Australian Government product safety recall database at productsafety.gov.au, or contact their nearest authorised BYD dealer.
FAQ
Why was the BYD Shark 6 recalled? BYD recalled 32,009 Shark 6 vehicles in Australia because a spare-wheel support cable can develop abnormal wear and fail, potentially allowing the spare wheel to detach while the vehicle is in use. Incorrect installation, tray positioning or fastening torque can each cause the abnormal wear.
Should BYD Shark 6 owners remove the spare wheel? Yes. BYD’s interim instruction concerns removal of the spare wheel from under the vehicle until the recall repair is completed. The concern is that a worn cable may fail and allow the wheel to separate from the vehicle. Owners who need to drive should follow this interim measure.
Is the BYD Shark 6 recall repair free? Yes. BYD will replace the spare-wheel lifter assembly free of charge at an authorised dealer. The repair takes approximately 30 minutes, although vehicles may need to remain with the dealer for longer depending on workshop scheduling.
Which BYD Shark 6 variants are affected? All three Australian variants are included: the Premium (28,543 vehicles), the Performance (2,100 vehicles) and the Dynamic Cab Chassis (1,366 vehicles). The recall covers 32,009 vehicles in total.
