Physix Frontier · News Briefing Card (IT Home · Nov 6, 2026)

BYD warns of fake recall notice scam as owners report receiving them

KEY FACTS

BYD's online reporting center issued a warning on November 6 urging vehicle owners to be on alert for forged 'Vehicle Recall Notices.'
The forged documents misuse the BYD logo and the name of the State Administration for Market Regulation, and are spread via phone calls, text messages, links, and QR codes.
The scam script falsely claims a brake pedal stopper pad abnormality and pressures recipients with limited-time processing and threats of warranty cancellation after the deadline.
BYD stated that official recalls never ask for bank card numbers or verification codes, nor do they require transfers.
Some owners have already reported receiving the forged documents, and BYD advises verifying through official channels.

PHYSIX OBSERVATION

Scammers targeting the recall scenario shows that automaker brand trust is being used by the black market as a phishing entry point. BYD's proactive warning is commendable, but a statement alone can hardly cover information-disadvantaged vehicle owners. The industry should turn recall notices into a verifiable unified entry point, and users should remember: a real recall does not rush you to transfer money and does not ask for verification codes.

Source: IT Home report