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Malaysia&rsquo;s Road Transport Department (JPJ) has temporarily suspended the Vehicle Type Approval (VTA) for the Chery Omoda 5 and halted new registrations following an incident in Johor Bahru where the SUV&rsquo;s rear axle and both rear wheels reportedly detached from the vehicle.
Announced on 11 October 2026, the suspension will remain in place until technical investigations are completed and the potential safety risks are addressed. The incident occurred on 6 October along Jalan Pandan, near AEON Mall Tebrau City, with photos and videos subsequently circulating on social media.
The case has raised fresh concerns because a similar rear axle failure in April 2024 prompted Chery Malaysia to launch an inspection campaign involving 600 vehicles. Chery has now announced another recall covering affected C and H variants of the original petrol-powered Omoda 5, with inspections and necessary component replacements provided free of charge.
JPJ Suspends Omoda 5 Vehicle Type Approval
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JPJ Director-General Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the suspension was a precautionary measure while the department investigates the incident and identifies potential safety risks.
Chery Malaysia has been instructed to identify potentially affected vehicles using component part numbers, production batches, Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) and other relevant technical information. Vehicles identified as being at risk must be recalled for inspection and corrective action.
JPJ will also audit the Omoda 5&rsquo;s production and assembly processes, as well as the relevant axle component supplier. The audit will examine manufacturing practices, quality control systems, welding inspection procedures and component safety standards.
The suspension will only be lifted after corrective and preventive measures have been completed and JPJ confirms that the identified safety risks have been adequately addressed.
Chery Malaysia Begins Recall Campaign
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Chery Auto Malaysia has confirmed that it is working with JPJ to address the issue through a recall campaign covering affected Omoda 5 C and H variants.
Affected vehicles will undergo comprehensive inspections, and the relevant component will be replaced where necessary. Owners will not be charged for inspections or corrective work carried out under the campaign.
How To Check If Your Chery Omoda 5 Is Affected
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Owners can check their vehicle&rsquo;s recall status through Chery Malaysia&rsquo;s official Product Update page by following these steps:
<ol>
<li>Find your VIN. The number is located at the top-left corner of the instrument panel, visible through the front windscreen. It may also be found on the hood, back door or underneath the driver&rsquo;s seat.</li>
<li>Visit Chery Malaysia&rsquo;s Product Update page. Navigate to the recall checker on the company&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.chery.my/chery-product-update/">official website</a>.</li>
<li>Submit your VIN. Enter the number using uppercase letters, agree to the website&rsquo;s terms and conditions and Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) notice, then submit the details.</li>
<li>Arrange an inspection. If your vehicle is affected, contact an authorised Chery service centre to arrange the necessary checks and repairs.</li>
</ol>
For assistance, owners can contact the Chery Careline at 03-9388 0888 or email <a href="mailto:cherycareline@chery.my">cherycareline@chery.my</a>. The careline operates from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, excluding weekends and public holidays.
Similar Rear Axle Issue Led To A 600-Unit Recall In 2024
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The latest incident follows a similar case in April 2024, when a Chery Omoda 5 experienced a rear axle failure that prompted an investigation and a precautionary inspection campaign.
Chery previously attributed the issue to a calibration problem involving welding equipment at its component supplier&rsquo;s facility. A worn welding tip had been replaced, but the equipment was reportedly not recalibrated properly afterwards.
The affected components were produced on 15 August 2023. Although 60 vehicles in Malaysia were identified as fitted with components from that production batch, Chery expanded its inspection campaign to cover 600 Omoda 5 units equipped with rear axle components manufactured between 14 and 17 August 2023.
However, it remains unconfirmed whether the latest incident in Johor Bahru is linked to the same welding issue. JPJ&rsquo;s ongoing investigation will need to establish the cause before any connection can be confirmed.
Does The Recall Affect The Chery O5 Or Omoda E5?
<img src="https://r2.myc.my/68298c757338e12d6cc39d7a726af41228bc531fb1f69479a98b1738295c31f5" /> Top: Omoda 5 EV ; Bottom: Omoda 5 Petrol Image via <a href="https://soyacincau.com/2026/10/11/jpj-suspends-chery-omoda-5-vta-recall-rear-axle-issue/">Soya Cincau</a>
The recall concerns affected C and H variants of the original petrol-powered Chery Omoda 5. Owners should distinguish this model from the facelifted Chery O5 and the fully electric Omoda E5, as they use different rear suspension configurations.
Launched in Malaysia in July 2023, the original Omoda 5 uses a torsion beam rear suspension system. Its facelifted successor, marketed locally as the Chery O5, switches to a multi-link rear suspension setup. The fully electric Omoda E5 also uses multi-link rear suspension.
All three models are locally assembled at Inokom&rsquo;s manufacturing facility in Kulim, Kedah. Chery has stated that its current production models are not affected by the latest recall campaign.
Nevertheless, owners should check their VIN through the official recall checker rather than rely solely on their vehicle&rsquo;s appearance or model name.
What Omoda 5 Owners Should Do
With new registrations suspended and the technical investigation ongoing, owners of the original petrol-powered Omoda 5 should check their VIN and contact an authorised Chery service centre if their vehicle is identified as affected.
The cause of the latest rear axle failure has yet to be confirmed. JPJ&rsquo;s technical audit and Chery&rsquo;s recall campaign will help determine the extent of the issue and ensure that any affected vehicles receive the necessary corrective work before the registration suspension is lifted
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