Chery recall: 23 667 cars affected – check yours

South African motorists who own certain Chery and Omoda vehicles are being urged to check whether their cars are affected by a nationwide safety recall.

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) confirmed on Tuesday, 10 November, that Chery South Africa had recalled 23 667 vehicles over defects that could cause rear suspension failure or reduce braking performance.

The recall affects three models, but not every vehicle in those ranges has a defect.

Which Chery models are affected?

The NCC identified the following vehicles:

• Chery Tiggo 4: 17 508 vehicles made available for sale between 17 October 2023 and 27 March 2024. Faulty welding could cause the rear axle to dislodge and the suspension to collapse.
• Omoda C5: 2 685 vehicles made available for sale between February 2023 and July 2026. These vehicles may have similar rear axle welding defects.
• Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2.0: 3 474 vehicles manufactured from 20 May 2026 onwards. A brake pipe could rub against the turbocharger, causing brake-fluid leaks and reducing braking performance.

The NCC warned that the braking defect could increase stopping distances and potentially lead to serious accidents.

How to check if your car is affected

Chery owners can check their vehicle identification number (VIN) through the manufacturer’s website to determine whether their car forms part of the recall.

Omoda owners can use the brand’s separate online VIN checker.

Motorists whose vehicles appear on the recall list should contact an authorised dealership to arrange an inspection.

Chery said dealerships would replace affected rear axles where necessary, at no cost to owners.

The NCC also advised motorists who believe their vehicles are unsafe to drive to contact an authorised dealer or Chery’s customer service centre to arrange towing.

Chery faces separate investigation

The recall comes amid a separate NCC investigation into allegations that Chery previously recalled certain vehicles without notifying the regulator.

The commission launched the investigation in October 2026.

“Whilst we urge consumers to heed the call and respond to this recall, we also remind suppliers of their obligation to notify any product recall promptly,” acting NCC commissioner Hardin Ratshisusu said.