Axle Detaches in Johor Bahru, JPJ Halts Sales

A shocking incident occurred in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on Tuesday (10/6/2026). A black Chery Omoda 5 was found sprawled across the road with its entire rear suspension and both rear wheels separated from the body. Photos circulating on social media show a dented right rear door, with a motorcycle nearby.

Malaysian transport authorities acted swiftly. The Road Transport Department (JPJ) on October 11, 2026 officially suspended vehicle type approval (VTA) certification and new registrations for affected Omoda 5 variants. JPJ also ordered Chery Malaysia to identify all at-risk vehicles and carry out a recall.

On the same day, Chery Auto Malaysia announced a recall campaign for pre-facelift Omoda 5 C and H variants. Owners are urged to check their vehicle status via VIN on Chery Malaysia's official website or call the Chery Careline at 03-9388 0888. All inspections and component replacements are free of charge.

Chery Indonesia: No Similar Incidents, Awaiting Global Investigation

PT Chery Sales Indonesia (CSI) has responded to the case. In a statement on Tuesday (10/13/2026), the company said it had received information about the Malaysian recall program and continues to coordinate with its principal.

“We have received information about the recall program issued by Chery Auto Malaysia regarding the Omoda 5 incident. We continue to coordinate and await the investigation results from Chery global,” Chery Indonesia wrote.

So far, CSI says it has received no reports of similar incidents in Indonesia. However, the company is giving consumers the opportunity to have their vehicles inspected at official workshops or through Customer Care. In Indonesia, the model has been sold under the new name Chery C5 since June 2025 and is assembled locally at the Handal Indonesia Motor facility.

Second Incident After the 2024 Case

This is not the first time the Omoda 5 has suffered an axle problem. In April 2024, a similar incident involving an Omoda 5 in Malaysia triggered the recall of 600 units. The investigation found the cause was an automatic welding machine calibration error at a supplier plant after a worn welding tip was replaced.

Currently the recall campaign and VTA suspension apply specifically to the Malaysian market. There is no indication or official decision pointing to a recall of Omoda 5 units in other countries, including Indonesia. Indonesian consumers who own an Omoda 5 or Chery C5 are advised to have their vehicles checked regularly at official workshops while awaiting the global investigation results.