2020 BYD Shark History Check

About the 2020 BYD Shark

The 2020 model year of the BYD Shark sits in the a phev dual-cab ute that was Australia's #143-best-selling new vehicle in 2024. Shark (2024+) is BYD's first ute and the world's first mass-market PHEV ute. Verify battery + drive-motor service intervals — NEW vehicle, limited used-market data. EVDirect warranty 8 years on battery + 6 years on vehicle. Critical to verify warranty transfers via EVDirect.

2020-specific issues to verify

These reliability concerns affect BYD Shark examples from this generation. Service history (verifiable via PPSR notation) is the critical purchase factor.

1. PHEV battery state-of-health verification (limited data)
2. EVDirect warranty transfer paperwork critical
3. Sliding-tray cover motor failure
4. Tow-bar capacity verification (2,500kg lower than D-Max/HiLux)

Other model years — BYD Shark

The Aussie Car Check service covers every BYD Shark sold in Australia. Pick a different year:

Check a BYD Shark in your state

Same 2020 BYD Shark check works for any AU state. State-specific guides include local rego format and WOVR rules: