South Africa recalls 23,667 Chery and Omoda vehicles

The National Consumer Commission says a South African recall covers 23,667 Chery and Omoda vehicles over possible defects involving rear axles and braking systems. The affected models are the Chery Tiggo 4, Omoda C5 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2.0. Chery says owners can obtain free inspections and necessary repairs through authorised dealers.

The largest group comprises 17,508 Tiggo 4 vehicles and 2,685 Omoda C5 vehicles that may have welding defects in the rear axle. The commission says a weld could fail, allowing the axle to dislodge and causing the rear suspension to collapse. Chery says inclusion in the recall does not mean a vehicle is defective; the campaign is intended to check vehicles fitted with axles from the identified production batch.

A separate recall concerns 3,474 Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2.0 vehicles manufactured from May 20, 2026. The commission says a front brake pipe may contact the turbocharger, wear down and leak brake fluid. That could reduce braking performance and increase stopping distances, according to the commission.

Owners can check eligibility using their vehicle identification number on Chery’s South Africa Owners Area or the Omoda VIN checker. Chery says...