More than 23,000 Chery and Omoda vehicles in South Africa are being recalled following safety concerns involving possible rear-axle defects and a brake-pipe fault.
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) announced on 10 November 2026 that the recall affects 23,667 vehicles across three model ranges: the Chery Tiggo 4, Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2.0 and Omoda C5.
Which Vehicles Are Affected?
The recall includes 17,508 Chery Tiggo 4 vehicles made available for sale between 17 October 2023 and 27 March 2024, as well as 2,685 Omoda C5 vehicles sold between February 2023 and July 2026.
These models may have welding defects on the rear axle sleeve. In serious cases, the weld could fail, causing the rear axle to dislodge and potentially resulting in the rear suspension collapsing.
A further 3,474 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2.0 vehicles manufactured from 20 May 2026 are included in the recall because of a separate brake-system concern.
The front brake pipe may come into contact with the turbocharger assembly, causing wear and potentially leading to brake-fluid leaks. This could reduce braking performance and increase stopping distances, raising the risk of an accident.
What Should Vehicle Owners Do?
Owners are encouraged to check whether their vehicles are affected by entering their Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) into the relevant online recall systems.
Chery owners can use the Chery South Africa Owners Area, while Omoda customers can check through the Omoda Active Care portal.
Affected motorists should contact their nearest authorised dealership to arrange an inspection and any necessary repairs. The inspections and recall-related repairs will be carried out free of charge.
Owners who believe their vehicles may be unsafe to drive are advised to contact an authorised dealership or Chery’s contact centre to arrange assistance, including towing where necessary.
The NCC has urged motorists to take the recall seriously and reminded vehicle suppliers of their responsibility to notify the commission promptly about product recalls.
The commission is also conducting a separate investigation into allegations that previous Chery vehicle recalls were carried out without notifying the NCC. That investigation remains ongoing.
Motorists are encouraged to verify their vehicles’ recall status rather than assume that all models of the affected ranges are defective.
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