NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 BYD K11M Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 BYD K11M has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2017 BYD K11M. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BYD dealer.
Includes campaigns NHTSA files under the spelling "K11 M".
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 BYD K11M. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Brake Support Bolt may Break
NHTSA #18V521000 · Service Brakes, Air — Disc — Caliper · NHTSA notice
Reported August 7, 2018 · BYD Coach & Bus
Potentially affected: 14 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified October 11, 2018 · Vehicles built January 1, 2016 – November 30, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
BYD Coach & Bus (BYD) is recalling certain 2016-2017 K11M hybrid electric transit buses, equipped with ZF Axles that have radial air disk brakes. Surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break.
Safety consequence
Breakage of the guide pin can cause a loss of braking ability or a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
BYD will notify owners, and dealers will install a bushing kit and reinstall the brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact BYD customer service at 1-661-940-3250.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other BYD K11M model years
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