KUALA LUMPUR, October 23, 2026: Chery Chairman and President Yin Tongyue has publicly apologised over vehicle quality concerns in Malaysia after an Omoda 5 suffered a rear-axle failure, prompting a recall of 8,878 vehicles and temporary regulatory restrictions on the model.
The incident has raised fresh questions about the Chinese automaker’s quality control, particularly as a similar rear-axle problem led to a smaller recall in Malaysia in 2024.
Speaking at the World Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference, Yin acknowledged the quality issues and disclosed that he had personally apologised to Malaysia’s Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry.
He emphasised that Chery’s international expansion must prioritise product quality, regulatory compliance and customer confidence rather than short-term sales growth.
What happened to the Chery Omoda 5 in Malaysia?
The latest incident occurred on October 6 in Johor Bahru, where the rear suspension assembly of a Chery Omoda 5 reportedly detached while the vehicle was being driven.
Images from the incident showed the rear torsion-beam assembly and both rear wheels separated from the SUV.
No injuries were reported.
Following the incident, Malaysia’s Road Transport Department temporarily suspended the model’s Vehicle Type Approval, preventing new registrations under that approval while a technical investigation continues.
Chery Auto Malaysia subsequently announced a recall affecting 8,878 Omoda 5 vehicles, including the C and H variants.
The company said affected owners would receive free inspections and replacement of relevant components where necessary.
Chery Omoda 5 faced a similar recall in 2024
The latest recall has attracted additional attention because Chery previously investigated a rear-axle problem involving the Omoda 5 in Malaysia.
In 2024, the company recalled approximately 600 vehicles after identifying a welding-related issue affecting the rear axle.
Chery attributed that problem to changes at a production facility and an issue involving welding-tip calibration.
The new recall covers a considerably larger number of vehicles, although the company has not established a public technical connection between the two incidents.
The findings of Malaysia’s ongoing investigation will be important in determining the cause of the latest failure.
Which Chery Omoda 5 vehicles are affected?
According to Chery Auto Malaysia, the current recall applies to certain pre-facelift Omoda 5 vehicles.
The company has clarified that current-production models are not included in the recall campaign.
In Malaysia, the Omoda 5 has also been succeeded by the newer Chery O5, which features a different rear suspension arrangement.
Owners of potentially affected vehicles have been advised to check their vehicle identification numbers to confirm recall eligibility.
Chery says replacement parts are being dispatched to authorised service centres to support the inspection and repair programme.
Does the Chery recall affect vehicles in Pakistan?
The Malaysian recall specifically concerns the Omoda 5 and does not establish a safety issue involving Chery’s current Pakistan lineup.
Chery operates in Pakistan through Chery Master Pakistan, offering locally assembled plug-in hybrid SUVs, including the Tiggo 7 PHEV, Tiggo 8 PHEV and Tiggo 9 PHEV.
These vehicles are separate models from the Omoda 5 involved in the Malaysian recall.
No recall affecting Chery’s Pakistan lineup has been identified in the supplied report.
What happens next?
Malaysia’s technical investigation and the completion of Chery’s recall programme will determine the next steps for the affected vehicles.
The temporary regulatory restrictions also place pressure on the automaker to demonstrate that the underlying safety concerns have been addressed.
For Chery, the issue presents a broader challenge involving product reliability and customer trust as the company expands into international markets.