Steering system fault warning light

Stop immediately

Safety warning — do not ignore this light

This warning light indicates a potentially serious fault. Do not continue driving. Stop in a safe location and contact an authorized service center or roadside assistance. Never attempt to inspect high-voltage or safety-critical components yourself.

What this light means

This light stays solidly on when the electric power-steering system is faulty. The official handbook explicitly instructs owners to park safely immediately and contact BYD if this light comes on.

Immediate actions

1Immediately park the vehicle safely.
2Do not continue driving with this light on.
3Contact a BYD authorized dealer or service provider right away.

What to check

Stop and park the vehicle in a safe location immediately

Do not attempt to keep driving once safely parked

Contact an authorized BYD dealer or service provider

Possible causes

›Official handbook source: a fault in the electric power-steering system.
›The handbook separately notes that frequent full-lock steering while stationary for a long time can trigger temporary heavy steering effort as a heat-protection response, which is not itself this fault and recovers within about 10 minutes.

Related warning lights

ABS fault warning light ESC (electronic stability control) fault warning light Tire pressure fault warning light (TPMS)High-voltage battery overheating warning light

Sources

✓BYD Australia ATTO 2 Owner's Handbook 2025 (PDF)

For informational purposes only. Always consult a certified service center for diagnosis and repair of warning light conditions.