Seal forum

Ordered a Seal but have no confirmation email of order

Hi all, So I ordered a Seal last Sunday at BYD Ringwood, paid my deposit. But as of today I've received on a receipt for my deposit but nothing else. As this was completely di...

littleraf023 | 2025-07-19 00:15

Strange high-pitched noise in my BYD Seal Premium 2024 — even when parked or powered off

Hi everyone, I just took delivery of my BYD Seal Premium 2024 on May 22, 2025, and I’ve been noticing a strange high-pitched whining sound. Here’s what happens: • The sound oc...

Similar-Client-4528 | 2025-07-18 12:26

Spare tyre for my BYD SEALION 7

Hi guys, Do you have suggestions for any company that sells a spare wheel for my sealion 7? I’ve been looking online, but I’d like to hear from someone that actually has bough...

Additional_Spare7267 | 2025-07-17 05:49

Steering assist resets to sport mode

Hi, new seal owner from ICE Honda Civic of 12 years, had it for 5 weeks now. The car is lovely to drive but like many drivers, still adjusting to the changes and coping with thi...

fusion_waste | 2025-07-15 22:09

Screen stops Radio/DAB/Media

I picked up my Seal U DM-i Comfort just under a month ago and have been very happy. Earlier this week (the hot Tuesday) I found that my DAB/Radio/Media would just stop and I wou...

hmarsen | 2025-07-05 22:00

Dash Cam

Due to privacy laws I believe the UK models do not come with the wiring Loom installed. My new Seal U DMi is due in about two weeks and I ordered both the dash cam and the cabl...

SteveB112 | 2025-07-05 13:14

BYD Seal accessories recommendations

Hey guys as the title says, I just picked up my BYD seal and am looking for essential accessories. Right now im looking for a windshield sunshade (I live in WA and it gets supe...

flo0mee | 2025-07-02 00:46

BYD Seal U DMi - OTA V1.3.0

I just got my OTA update too. BYD really waits to the last day. The rollout of this OTA update is supposed to end in 2 days after a 6 week rollout period. Will test during the ...

BYDRIVER | 2025-06-29 17:13

Seal - Door handles not retracting in Drive

I've only had the car about 6 weeks and in the middle of that I updated to 1.4.0, so not entirely sure if this was always like this or was caused by the update... If I unlock th...

StackH | 2025-06-23 06:38

External noise on turning on & off

I’ve had my Seal UDM-i for about 8 weeks now, but just noticed when my wife drove away in it that it makes an odd short noise when the car is both turned on & off. It isn’t audi...

JB72 | 2025-06-19 16:14

BYD Seal U DMI Comfort Two Annoying things

Firstly, before I rant, I have owned the car six weeks and I love it, very comfortable drives well, lots of toys and has saved me a fortune in petrol. Anyway One: if you tell it...

olly0611 | 2025-06-16 20:40

Service book. 📖

Just a quick question for Seal U DM-i owners. Did any of you receive a service book with your vehicle ! Definitely don’t have one in my car but don’t want to rush off to the dea...

Fishman | 2025-06-15 10:04

Seal 25 - Ceramic coating done.

Got 1000km on the clock so really wanted to get the ppe done asap. Love how it came out !

Popular_Pumpkin2638 | 2025-06-14 08:19

Auto rain detect on the Seal U

UK model. Set the right hand stalk up 1 click from bottom, and rotated turny thing 1 click. Expected slow auto wipers that would cope with very light intermittent drizzle. It so...

Raging Gallops | 2025-06-13 21:40

Pre-Update BYD Seal Interior

Anyone else here prefer the look of the current gen interior (with vents) over the new one (with black ambient lighting panel)? Let me know what you think!

EsotericComment | 2025-06-11 07:47

Internal rear view mirror

Hi everyone. I have a BYD seal and today I was installing a Dashcam and due to a bit too mush force putting it in the Rear view mirror came of it's seating. I have tried without...

Dennis a | 2025-06-06 18:55

Just got the v1.3.0 OTA update (sea lion 6)

niweoj | 2025-06-05 23:19

BYD Seal U DMi - OTA V1.3.0

Have you received the new OTA update V1.3.0 for your Seal U DMi in the UK? Leave a comment and let us know..

BYDRIVER | 2025-06-04 18:55

Seal U HBA

I was approaching a large roundabout in dry weather at about 25-30mph or so, foot off the accelerator, no other cars anywhere in sight, slowing down ready to stop if necc, inten...

Raging Gallops | 2025-06-02 22:24

Inductive charging for BYD Seal U DMi?

I've seen companies that offer inductive charging solutions for EVs, e.g. inductev.com You have an intelligent charger box on the wall, with a cable that goes to a big rubber ma...

Raging Gallops | 2025-06-01 15:17