Red lightCritical

SRS/airbag fault warning light

Service required

What this light means

If the SRS warning light does not illuminate at startup, stays on, or turns on while driving, a component monitored by the airbag warning-light system may be faulty.

Immediate actions

  1. 1Avoid unnecessary driving until inspected.
  2. 2Do not modify seats, trim, wiring or airbag components.
  3. 3Contact a BYD authorized dealer or service provider as soon as possible.

What to check

Record exact icon/message, driving or charging state and recent conditions
Follow the owner handbook escalation for the warning severity
Do not repair HV, brake, steering, airbag, ADAS, fuel or wiring systems yourself

Possible causes

  • Official SEALION 5 owner handbook warning-light/dashboard-message chapter.
  • Exact root cause requires BYD diagnostic inspection; no DTC code is published from this summary.

Related warning lights

Sources

BYD New Zealand SEALION 5 owner handbook PDF

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