Chery Motor Australia Recalls Omoda 5 SUVs Over Axle Defect

Chery Motor Australia is issuing a precautionary recall for Omoda 5 SUVs manufactured for the Australian market between January 11, 2023, and December 31, 2023. The company identified a weld defect in a rear axle component that may lack sufficient strength, which could cause the axle to crack, tear, or detach while driving.

This structural failure increases the risk of accidents. The fault specifically affects early 1.5-litre petrol Omoda 5 variants, including the FX, BX, and EX models, which utilize torsion-beam rear suspension. It is currently unknown if other models with the same suspension, such as the Tiggo 4 and Tiggo 4 Pro, will be included in the recall.

The Australian action follows a similar incident in Malaysia, where an Omoda 5 rear axle detached on a roadway. That event led the Road Transport Department of Malaysia to temporarily suspend new registrations and prompted Chery Malaysia to recall more than 8,800 vehicles. Chery Motor Australia is now contacting affected customers to arrange free inspections and repairs at authorized dealers and has filed a statement with the federal government's recall database.