Chery controversies

Chery recalls OMODA 5 in Malaysia over rear axle welding risk

Recall announced

Chery said a vehicle issue involving a 2023 OMODA 5 occurred in Malaysia with no injuries. Its investigation found the affected batch may have insufficient welding strength at the rear axle trailing arm weld, with a risk of weld tearing in extreme cases; the model with this structure had already been discontinued. Chery's Malaysia subsidiary, in coordination with Malaysia's road transport department (JPJ), has launched a recall of affected OMODA 5 vehicles, inspecting relevant parts and replacing them free of charge as needed. The company also began a precautionary special risk inspection of the same batch of OMODA 5 vehicles in China and related markets and apologized for the inconvenience. The statement is dated October 11, 2026.

Chery included in China's recall over hidden door handles

Recall announced

China's State Administration for Market Regulation announced the country's largest automotive recall, covering 4.3 million vehicles from nine brands, over hidden door handles that may be difficult to open in an emergency. The remedy is installation of high-visibility warning labels and software updates to automatically lower windows after a crash. Chinese-made Tesla vehicles accounted for 2.98 million of the recalled cars; other affected brands include Xpeng, Xiaomi, Geely (Zeekr and Lynk & Co), Leapmotor, Chery, BAIC, Dongfeng and FAW Group (Hongqi).

Chery among automakers in China recalling vehicles over hidden emergency door releases

Recall announced

Chery was among eight other automakers, alongside Leapmotor, Dongfeng, BAIC BluePark and FAW, that filed recalls with China's market regulator on the same day as part of a broader action. Eleven automakers in China issued related recalls addressing the same hidden emergency door release problem, with nine manufacturers, including Tesla, agreeing to install warning labels helping occupants locate the releases. Xiaomi, Xpeng, and Geely-owned brands Zeekr and Lynk & Co. were among the other manufacturers issuing recalls. More than 4 million vehicles in total were affected across the full scope of the crackdown.

Chery recalls 8,878 Omoda 5 vehicles in Malaysia over rear axle weld strength risk

Recall announced

On the evening of October 11, 2026, five days after the incident, Chery headquarters and its Malaysia subsidiary issued statements confirming the vehicle involved was a 2023 Omoda 5 and that no personal injury occurred. Chery said an investigation found the batch may have insufficient local welding strength of the rear axle trailing arm, with weld tearing risk in extreme cases, and that models using this structure had already been discontinued. Chery Malaysia placed 8,878 Omoda 5 vehicles (affected 5C and H versions) under recall for inspection and free replacement of parts where necessary, enabled VIN-based recall checking on its website, and Chery launched risk screening of same-batch models in China and other related markets. Chery Malaysia said current models on sale are not affected by the recall.

Five days after the incident, on the evening of October 11, 2026, Chery headquarters and its Malaysia subsidiary issued statements confirming the vehicle involved was a 2023 Omoda 5 and that no personal injury occurred. Chery said an investigation found the batch may have insufficient local welding strength of the rear axle trailing arm, with weld tearing risk in extreme cases, and that models using this structure had already been discontinued. Chery Malaysia placed 8,878 Omoda 5 vehicles (affected 5C and H versions) under recall for inspection and free replacement of parts where necessary, enabled VIN-based recall checking on its website, and Chery launched risk screening of same-batch models in China and other related markets. Chery Malaysia said current models on sale are not affected by the recall.

Chery recalls 8,878 OMODA 5 vehicles in Malaysia over rear axle welding risk and inspects same batch in China

Recall announced

Chery issued a statement regarding an issue with a 2023 OMODA 5 vehicle in Malaysia. An investigation found that the batch may have insufficient welding strength at the rear axle longitudinal arm, with a risk of weld seam tearing under extreme conditions. Chery's Malaysian subsidiary, in coordination with Malaysia's Road Transport Department (JPJ), initiated a recall of the 8,878 affected OMODA 5 vehicles, inspecting the relevant components and replacing them free of charge where necessary. Chery also launched a preventive special risk inspection of the same batch of OMODA 5 models in China and related markets, stated it would disclose the results to the public, and apologized for the inconvenience to users.

On October 11, Chery issued a statement saying that an investigation into a 2023 OMODA 5 vehicle issue in Malaysia found the batch may have insufficient welding strength at the rear axle longitudinal arm, with a risk of weld seam tearing under extreme conditions. Chery's Malaysian subsidiary, in coordination with Malaysia's Road Transport Department (JPJ), initiated a recall of the 8,878 affected OMODA 5 vehicles, inspecting the relevant components and replacing them free of charge where necessary. Chery also launched a preventive, proactive special risk inspection of the same batch of OMODA 5 models in China and related markets, said it would disclose results to the public, and apologized for the inconvenience to users.

Stated objective. The inspection is a preventive, proactive arrangement made out of prudence.

Chery Arrizo 5 and Tiggo 7 recalls announced

Recall announced

Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. announced recalls covering 121,881 Arrizo 5-series vehicles and 24,750 2016-model Tiggo 7 vehicles. The Arrizo 5 vehicles may have improperly secured transmission cooling oil pipes; the Tiggo 7 pipes may crack and leak because of insufficient structural strength. Chery said it would replace the affected pipes free of charge.

Stated objective. 消除安全隐患

Chery recalls Arrizo 5e electric vehicles

Recall announced

Chery decided to recall 1,407 Arrizo 5e electric vehicles manufactured from July 20, 2018 through May 28, 2019. The notice says component assembly consistency fluctuations could, in extreme cases, lead to a high-voltage connection loosening and battery thermal runaway. Chery said it would inspect and repair the batteries free of charge and replace modules or battery packs if necessary.

Stated objective. To eliminate the safety risk.

Chery Tiggo 5 recall announced

Recall announced

Chery announced a recall of 190,352 Tiggo 5 vehicles. According to the announcement, water or contamination could enter the engine ECU through its main wiring harness terminal, potentially causing the vehicle not to start or to lose power. Chery said it would install waterproof covers, inspect ECUs and replace faulty units free of charge.

Stated objective. 消除安全隐患

Chery recalls 4,000 Arrizo 7e vehicles over engine-stall risk

Recall announced

Chery announced a recall of 4,000 Arrizo 7e vehicles manufactured from November 10, 2015, through November 17, 2016. The company said charging-control software issues could cause charging equipment damage or a slow-charge fuse to blow and, in extreme cases, trigger engine stalling. It planned free inspections and software updates, plus replacement of the slow-charge fuse.

Stated objective. 消除安全隐患

Failed Visionary Vehicles agreement

Chery’s planned North American distribution arrangement with Visionary Vehicles became the subject of contractual litigation. Visionary Vehicles later won a lawsuit seeking recovery of losses from the failed collaboration.

General Motors design-copying lawsuit

General Motors alleged that the Chery QQ copied the design of the first-generation Daewoo Matiz. The dispute was settled outside court in late 2005.