South Africa's National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced a recall covering 23,667 Chery Tiggo 4, Omoda C5 and Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2.0 vehicles over rear-axle welding defects and a brake pipe fault.

The models are also sold in Australia, where the C5 was previously known as the Omoda 5. It is not known whether any Australian-delivered vehicles are affected.

As of 12 November 2026, the Australian Government's vehicle recall website showed no Chery recall posted since early October, and no rear-axle weld recall for these models had been announced locally.

The NCC's 10 November announcement follows notification from Chery South Africa and covers two separate safety concerns.

On affected Tiggo 4 and Omoda C5 vehicles, welding defects at the rear axle sleeve could allow the axle to dislodge, causing the rear suspension to collapse.

The Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2.0 recall concerns a front brake pipe that may contact the turbocharger assembly. The resulting wear could cause brake-fluid leakage, reducing braking performance and increasing stopping distances, with a risk of collision, serious injury or death.

Separately, the NCC opened an investigation into Chery in October 2026 over allegations that some vehicles had been recalled without the Commission being notified. That investigation remains ongoing.

NCC Acting Commissioner Hardin Ratshisusu urged affected owners to respond to the recall and reminded suppliers of their legal obligation to notify the Commission promptly.

In separate Australian model news, CarSauce has covered plans for the MY27 Tiggo 4 facelift, including local suspension and driver-assistance tuning.

What owners should do

Affected South African owners should take their vehicle to an authorised Chery dealership for inspection and any necessary repairs, free of charge. They can check whether their vehicle identification number (VIN) is included through Chery South Africa's website.

If a vehicle is unsafe to drive, owners should contact a dealership or Chery's contact centre to arrange towing.

Australian owners can check their VIN for local recall notices at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

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