A video circulating on social media has sparked discussions about the build quality of BYD vehicles after what appears to be a BYD Song SUV was filmed with one of its rear wheels sitting at an unusual angle.
The footage was shared by a Facebook user named El Admin, who accompanied the video with the caption, “Ford was right… Quality is doing things right, even when no one is watching.”
The clip appears to show a BYD Song with its rear wheel noticeably misaligned, prompting questions about what could have happened to the vehicle’s rear axle or suspension system.
However, the exact cause of the unusual wheel position remains unclear. There has also been no independent confirmation that the vehicle suffered a mechanical failure.
Social Media Users Debate Whether It Was A Mechanical Fault
The video quickly attracted comments from social media users, with many making jokes about the vehicle’s apparent condition.
Some suggested that the SUV might have experienced a problem with its rear axle or suspension, while others questioned whether the unusual wheel position was actually part of an advanced steering system.
Several commenters compared the vehicle to the GMC Quadrasteer system and the Hummer EV’s CrabWalk feature, which allows the rear wheels to turn to help the vehicle move diagonally.
Others joked that the BYD was attempting to imitate the Tesla Cybertruck or had somehow developed the ability to drift sideways.
One commenter sarcastically suggested that the vehicle was operating in crab mode, while another joked that it had become a three-wheel-drive vehicle instead of a four-wheel-drive one.
Others Defend BYD, Saying It Could Be An Isolated Incident
Not everyone was convinced that the footage demonstrated a wider quality problem with BYD vehicles.
One commenter pointed out that their own BYD Song Pro had been performing without issues, despite having travelled around 300km.
Another suggested that the vehicle might have rear-wheel steering, although there was no confirmation that the particular model shown in the video was equipped with such a feature.
There were also comments referring to the rear axles of BYD buses, with some users suggesting that unusual rear-wheel positioning could be related to steering technology.
One commenter claimed that the rear suspension felt fragile in a separate video, although this observation does not establish what happened to the SUV shown in the circulating footage.
For now, the incident remains unexplained, and there is insufficient information to determine whether the vehicle suffered a suspension failure, axle damage or another mechanical issue.
The video has nevertheless reignited online discussions about vehicle reliability and manufacturing quality, particularly as Chinese electric vehicle brands such as BYD continue expanding into international markets, including Singapore.
As with any viral vehicle-related footage, one incident should not be taken as evidence of a widespread defect without further investigation.