Chery Recalls 77,000+ Vehicles in China and South Africa
Chery Automobile is recalling tens of thousands of vehicles in China and South Africa due to critical rear-axle welding and brake pipe defects.
Automaker Chery Automobile has launched large-scale vehicle recalls in China and South Africa to address critical safety defects. In China, the company is recalling approximately 54,000 Omoda and Tiggo vehicles produced between June 2022 and December 2023. The recall stems from poor welds in the rear-axle manufacturing process that could result in a loss of vehicle control.
In South Africa, the National Consumer Commission announced a recall of 23,667 vehicles on November 10, 2026. This includes 17,508 Tiggo 4s and 2,685 Omoda C5s with rear axle sleeve welding defects that could cause the suspension to collapse, as well as 3,474 Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2.0s with front brake pipe defects. The brake pipe issue may cause fluid leaks if the pipe rubs against the turbocharger, potentially increasing stopping distances. Chery South Africa will provide inspections and repairs at no cost to owners.
These actions follow similar rear-axle failures in Malaysia, including an October 2026 incident in Johor Bahru where an Omoda 5 lost its entire rear suspension and wheels. Simultaneously, the National Consumer Commission is investigating Chery South Africa over allegations that the company conducted previous recalls without notifying the regulator.
