Chery and Omoda recall affects 23 667 vehicles in South Africa
The National Consumer Commission has announced a safety recall covering three Chery-group models over rear axle and brake pipe faults, with repairs free of charge.
Thousands of South African drivers may need to take their cars in for a safety check. SAnews reported that the National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced a recall covering 23 667 vehicles across three models: the Chery Tiggo 4, the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2.0 and the Omoda C5.
Which vehicles are affected
The Tiggo 4 makes up most of the recall, with 17 508 units. These were sold countrywide from 17 October 2023 until 27 March 2024. The NCC said the supplier had reported possible welding irregularities on the sleeve of the rear axle. If that part fails, the axle could come loose and the rear suspension could collapse.
A further 2 685 Omoda C5 vehicles are part of the recall. They were sold nationwide from February 2023 to July 2026. The reported fault is the same: possible welding defects in the rear axle sleeve.
The third group is 3 474 Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2.0 vehicles built from 20 May 2026 onwards. Their problem is different. The supplier told the commission that the front brake pipe could touch the turbocharger assembly. That contact could wear the pipe and let brake fluid leak. The NCC warned this could weaken braking and lengthen stopping distances, which might lead to a collision, serious injury or death.
What owners should do
The NCC is urging owners to take their vehicles to an authorised dealership for inspection and any repairs needed. The steps it set out are:
- Check on Chery’s website whether your vehicle’s VIN is affected.
- If your vehicle is not safe to drive, contact an authorised Chery dealership or the company’s contact centre to arrange towing.
- Expect no bill: the commission said any repair work will be done at no cost to the consumer.
Questions about the recall can be sent to [email protected].
Separate NCC investigation into Chery
NCC Acting Commissioner Hardin Ratshisusu said suppliers must promptly tell the commission about any product recall. He revealed that the NCC opened a separate investigation into Chery in October 2026, over allegations that certain vehicles were recalled without the commission being informed. He said that investigation is still under way.
If you own one of these models, particularly a Tiggo 4 bought in the period mentioned above, it is worth checking your VIN soon rather than waiting for a notice.
This story is based on reporting by SAnews.
