The Omoda C5 is also included in the recall.
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has recalled over 23,000 vehicles due to safety concerns.
The 23,667 vehicles as notified by Chery International (Pty) Ltd, affects the Chery Tiggo 4, Omoda C5, and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2.0 vehicles.
Chery Tiggo 4
According to the NCC’s spokesperson, Pheto Ntaba, Chery informed the NCC that this recall affects 17,508 Chery Tiggo 4 vehicles made available for sale between October 17, 2023, and March 27, 2024.
“These vehicles were sold nationally. According to the supplier, the affected vehicles may have welding irregularities at the rear axle sleeve. This could cause the rear axle to dislodge, resulting in rear suspension collapse,” Ntaba said.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2.0
A total of 3,474 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2.2 vehicles are affected in this recall.
The vehicles were manufactured from May 20, 2026, onwards.
“According to the supplier, the front brake-pipe may contact the turbocharger assembly, causing wear and potential brake-fluid leakage,” Ntaba said.
She said this fault could reduce braking performance and increase stopping distances, potentially resulting in a collision, serious injury, or death.
The Chery Tiggo 4 is part of the vehicles being recalled.
Omoda C5
A total of 2,685 Omoda C5 vehicles are being recalled. These vehicles were made available for sale between February 2023 and July 2026, nationally.
“According to the supplier, the rear axle sleeve may have welding defects. This could cause the rear axle to dislodge, resulting in rear suspension collapse,” Ntaba said.
Consumers are urged to visit their authorised dealerships for an inspection and possible repairs, visit Chery’s website to verify if the VIN member is affected or if it is unsafe to drive the affected motor vehicle contact Chery’s authorised dealerships or their contact centre to arrange towing. Any remedial work will be carried out at no cost to the consumer.
NCC Acting Commissioner, Hardin Ratshisusu said it is conducting a separate investigation into Chery.
“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. To this end, the NCC initiated a separate investigation against Chery in October 2026 over allegations that certain vehicles were recalled without informing the NCC, which investigation is ongoing,” Ratshisusu said.