Karmactive Staff
If you own a BYD Shark 6, your vehicle may have a manufacturing defect that could cause the spare wheel to detach while driving — a hazard Australian regulators say could cause an accident, injury, or death.
Australia’s official vehicle recall database has listed recall REC-006728, published September 21, 2026, covering 32,009 BYD Shark 6 vehicles from model years 2024 to 2026.
What the Defect Is
A manufacturing issue can result in the spare-wheel tray or lifter sitting in the incorrect position. Over time, this incorrect positioning causes the support cable to wear and eventually fracture. If the cable breaks, the spare wheel can detach from the vehicle while it is moving.
The Australian recall authority’s official notice classifies the risk as capable of causing an accident and injury or death to other road users, as well as property damage. This is the sixth active BYD recall registered in Australia’s official database.
What to Do If Your BYD Shark 6 Is Affected
Owners of a BYD Shark 6 from the 2024, 2025, or 2026 model years should contact an authorised BYD dealer. The repair is free of charge.
Do not wait for a dealer to contact you. The correct step is to reach out now and book the repair before driving the vehicle on high-speed roads where a detached spare wheel would pose the greatest danger. Consumer safety recalls in Australia are tracked at the national level specifically because the consequences of ignored defects fall on other road users, not just the vehicle owner.
The Exact Number Matters
The official recall covers 32,009 vehicles — not an approximate 32,000. If you find your VIN falls outside the affected range, you are not required to take the vehicle in, but you should still verify using the official Vehicle Recalls Australia database rather than relying on secondhand reporting.
Q: Is my BYD Shark 6 affected by the recall?
Check your VIN against BYD’s recall system or contact an authorised BYD dealer directly. The official recall REC-006728 lists the affected VIN information and covers 32,009 BYD Shark 6 vehicles from 2024 to 2026 model years. The repair is free. More information is available at vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-006728.
The recall for the Shark 6 spare-wheel defect carries no expiry deadline — the free repair remains available through authorised dealers until all affected vehicles are serviced.
