Chery South Africa is recalling 23,667 vehicles over welding irregularities at the rear axle and a brake-pipe fault, the National Consumer Commission (NCC) said in a recall notice dated 10 November 2026.

The recall was notified to the NCC by Chery International (Pty) Ltd, trading as Chery South Africa. It covers three models.

Which vehicles are affected

  • Chery Tiggo 4: 17,508 vehicles made available for sale between 17 October 2023 and 27 March 2024.
  • Omoda C5: 2,685 vehicles made available for sale between February 2023 and July 2026.
  • Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2.0: 3,474 vehicles manufactured from 20 May 2026 onwards.

The defects

For the Tiggo 4 and Omoda C5, the NCC notice says the vehicles "may have welding irregularities at the rear axle sleeve". The risk is that the rear axle could dislodge, causing the rear suspension to collapse.

For the Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2.0, the notice says the front brake pipe may contact the turbocharger assembly, causing wear and possible brake-fluid leakage. The notice warns of reduced braking performance and longer stopping distances, "potentially resulting in a collision, serious injury or death".

What owners should do

  • Check on Chery's website whether your vehicle is affected, using its VIN.
  • Take the vehicle to an authorised Chery dealership for inspection and possible repair.
  • If the vehicle may be unsafe to drive, contact a Chery dealership or Chery's contact centre to arrange towing.

The notice states: "Any remedial work will be carried out at no cost to the consumer." Recall queries can be sent to ProductRecall@thencc.org.za.

The NCC's separate investigation

NCC Acting Commissioner Hardin Ratshisusu urged consumers to respond to the recall and reminded suppliers to "notify any product recall promptly". The NCC opened a separate investigation into Chery in October 2026 over allegations that some vehicles were recalled without the commission being notified. That investigation is ongoing.

What we do not yet know

The notice does not give VIN ranges, specific model years for every model, or a dedicated recall hotline. It does not say when repairs will begin or how long they will take. Chery South Africa has not been quoted in the notice.