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Chery Omoda 5 mechanical failures in Malaysia

Overview

On October 6, 2026, a Chery OMODA 5 SUV experienced a major mechanical failure in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, when its entire rear axle and two wheels detached from the vehicle body. Chery Malaysia initiated a technical investigation to determine if the cause was a manufacturing defect, mechanical failure, or a prior collision, noting visible damage to the vehicle’s right rear door. The incident drew comparisons to a similar April 2024 failure that resulted in a recall of 600 vehicles due to welding issues.

Following the recent event, the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) temporarily suspended the Vehicle Type Approval (VTA) for the Chery Omoda 5, halting all new registrations for the model. By October 11, 2026, Chery Auto Malaysia initiated a recall for 8,878 units of the Omoda 5, specifically affecting the C and H variants. An investigation revealed that welds on the rear axle trailing arms in the affected production batch may lack sufficient strength, posing a risk of rupture under extreme conditions. Chery is offering free comprehensive inspections and necessary component replacements.

As of October 13, 2026, while the recall and VTA suspension are centered in Malaysia, Chery is also conducting safety checks on 2023 Omoda 5 models in other international markets. In Indonesia, Chery Sales Indonesia stated they are monitoring the situation and awaiting results from Chery global, noting no similar incidents have been reported locally. The Omoda 5 is also sold in markets such as Turkey.

Entities

Omoda 5 · Johor Bahru · Chery · Chery Malaysia · Chery Auto Malaysia

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Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    Chery Omoda 5 recall and sales suspension in Malaysia

    Malaysia has suspended new registrations of the Chery Omoda 5 and recalled nearly 9,000 units after a rear axle failure incident, prompting a technical investigation into manufacturing quality.

  2. [BUSINESS] 15 sources
    Chery recalls Omoda 5 in Malaysia after rear axle detachment

    Chery Malaysia is recalling 8,878 Omoda 5 SUVs (variants C and H) after a rear axle detachment incident. Malaysian regulators have suspended new registrations of the model pending a technical audit.

  3. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Chery OMODA 5 rear axle detaches in Malaysia

    A Chery OMODA 5 SUV in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, suffered a rear axle detachment on October 6. Chery Malaysia is investigating whether the failure is linked to a similar 2024 production issue.

Sources

7news.com.au · asianmirror.lk · auto-swiat.pl · autoblog.nl · autogaleria.pl · berita.rtm.gov.my · chosunonline.com · cnevpost.com · drive.gr · drivefast.com.my · dunya.com · ekbis.harianjogja.com · folgefonnsenteret.no · freemalaysiatoday.com · funtasticko.net · gercektaraf.com · gzt.com · ithome.com · jawapos.com · lowyat.net · malaysiatribune.news · otomotif.liputan6.com · otomotif.sindonews.com · perthnow.com.au · singsnap.com · soha.vn · soyacincau.com · tinhte.vn · toray.co.jp · viva.co.id · wielerrevue.nl · world-today-journal.com · yenisafak.com

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