Chery and Omoda Recall in South Africa: How to Check Your VIN
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Updated 11 November 2026. South Africa’s National Consumer Commission (NCC) confirmed on 10 November that two safety issues are behind recalls covering 23,667 Chery and Omoda vehicles. This updates our 7 November coverage of the rear-axle campaign in China with confirmed South African scope and a separate local brake-pipe campaign.
Use the Chery South Africa Owners Area or Omoda Active Care. Contact an authorised dealer to arrange an inspection if your VIN is included. Recall work is free. If the vehicle is unsafe to drive, the NCC advises contacting the dealer or Chery’s contact centre to arrange towing.
Which South African vehicles are covered?
| Model | Vehicles | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| Chery Tiggo 4 Pro | 17,508 | Rear-axle weld |
| Omoda C5 | 2,685 | Rear-axle weld |
| Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2.0 | 3,474 | Front brake pipe |
Chery South Africa identifies the rear-axle group as selected vehicles built from 6 June 2022 to 31 December 2023. The NCC gives separate dates for when vehicles were made available for sale. Use the VIN to establish whether an individual vehicle is included, especially if it changed hands or was registered later.
What the dealer will check
A weld at the rear axle sleeve can fail on vehicles with the defect, compromising rear suspension and wheel control. Chery says authorised dealers will inspect the affected Tiggo 4 Pro and C5 vehicles and replace the complete axle where required. The recall count represents vehicles called in for inspection.
The Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2.0 campaign covers selected vehicles manufactured from 20 May 2026 onwards. The NCC says contact between the front brake pipe and the turbocharger assembly could wear the pipe and cause brake-fluid loss, reducing braking performance. Chery has a dedicated brake-pipe VIN check on its aftersales page.
How the China announcement fits in
China’s regulator announced its own recall on 6 November, covering 53,882 selected Tiggo 5x and Omoda-series vehicles and starting on 27 November. The South African notice establishes local coverage and gives owners a local route to inspection and any necessary repair.
For ordinary servicing, use the CAW parts finder with your vehicle details. Independent workshops can find CAW workshop partner information. Direct recall inspections and remedies to authorised dealers.
Sources: National Consumer Commission, 10 November 2026 · Chery Group South Africa statement, 10 November 2026 · China’s SAMR, 6 November 2026.
Illustrative Omoda 5 at the 2024 Manila International Auto Show. Photo by Ethan Llamas / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. The cover may be cropped to fit. The pictured vehicle’s recall status is unknown.
