Certain Chery Tiggo 4, Omoda C5 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2.0 vehicles are being recalled over rear-axle or brake-pipe risks.
The National Consumer Commission’s notice dated 10 November identifies these groups:
- Tiggo 4: vehicles made available for sale from 17 October 2023 to 27 March 2024.
- Omoda C5: vehicles made available for sale from February 2023 to July 2026.
- Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2.0: certain vehicles manufactured from 20 May 2026 onwards.
The Tiggo 4 and C5 recalls concern possible welding defects at the rear-axle sleeve. The NCC says the axle could dislodge and the rear suspension collapse.
For the Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2.0, a front brake pipe may contact the turbocharger assembly, causing wear and possible fluid leakage. This could reduce braking performance and increase stopping distance.
Owners should contact an authorised dealer to confirm whether their vehicle identification number is affected and arrange inspection and any necessary repairs. Remedial work is free. If the vehicle is unsafe to drive, the NCC directs consumers to contact Chery or an authorised dealer to arrange towing.
Archive photograph of an Omoda C5 1.5 Urban, taken on 2 January 2026; not evidence that the pictured vehicle or its VIN is included in the South African recall. Photo: RL GNZLZ / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Omoda_C5_1.5_Urban_2025.jpg . Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ . Source brightened by Alex Neman; cropped and resized for display. Adapted images shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.
