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OMODA 5 recall: check your VIN — is yours one of the 8,878?

Any authorised service centre nationwide can do the inspection; Careline Mon–Fri 9:00–17:00, closed on weekends and public holidays.

Xiao Hai · HiGo Corner JournalTrendingLast checked 24 October 20264 min read

A photo used as the cover: a car park in front of a row of shophouses on a tropical morning. A silver SUV with no badges is parked; a person stands by the front of the car on the driver's side, one hand on the window frame, looking down at the bottom corner of the windscreen, a phone in the other hand. Palm trees and pale shophouses behind. Text is laid over the photo. Text: a rounded badge at the top reading “Trending · Malaysia”; large type in the middle reading “8,878 OMODA 5 cars on the recall list”, and a line under it reading “Check by VIN · Chery Auto Malaysia”; a dark band at the foot reading “Every corner, everywhere.”, “HiGo Corner Journal” and “higo.shop”.
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Last checked24 October 2026

If you drive an OMODA 5, check your VIN first. Chery says the inspection and any part replacement are free.

Enter your VIN on Chery's website to see if your car is on the list. Second-hand owners are covered too. Chery's statement of 14 October 2026 lists 8,878 OMODA 5 cars, covering both the C and H variants. Chery Auto Malaysia announced the recall on 11 October 2026, and the fix is to inspect a rear-axle part and replace it where necessary.

Chery's official VIN location guide, top to bottom. Heading: “Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on actual vehicle”. First picture: the front of an SUV with the bonnet raised, two leader lines marked 1 and 2, with the notes: 1, the VIN label is on the top left of the instrument panel and can be seen from outside through the front windshield; 2, the VIN label is on the bonnet. Second picture: the floor under the driver's seat, with a pink arrow pointing at the stamped VIN, noted as “stamped under driver's seat”. Third picture: a raised tailgate with an enlarged label reading “* PRBDBXXXXXXXXXXXX *”, noted as the VIN label on the back door.
Chery's VIN location guide: top left of the instrument panel through the windscreen, the bonnet, the back door and under the driver's seat. Image: Chery Malaysia.Image: Chery Malaysia

What this means for you

You can find the VIN in any of the four places in the picture: the top left of the instrument panel (visible from outside through the windscreen), the bonnet, the back door, or under the driver's seat. Chery's lookup page only accepts capital letters.

A second-hand car is no different: what counts is the VIN, not who owns it now.

Only cars on Chery's list need to go in. Cars in current production are not affected.

JPJ (the Road Transport Department) director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the Vehicle Type Approval (VTA) certificates for this model will be suspended temporarily, so new registrations will be delayed. The suspension will only be lifted once all corrective and preventive measures are fully in place and JPJ has technically confirmed that all safety risks have been adequately addressed. (The Star)

If your car is on the list

Here is what matters from Chery's statement of 14 October 2026 and its customer FAQ:

  • Cost: the inspection is free. If it finds you need a new part, that is free too.
  • Where: any authorised service centre in the country can do it. Call the nearest one to get the earliest slot. If your car is on the list, Chery will contact you, but you can book first if you don't want to wait.
  • Not on the list: if you want peace of mind, you can still book an inspection at an authorised service centre, but it depends on whether they have a slot. Cars on the list are handled first.
  • Parts: the first batch has been sent and will reach service centres in stages. If a replacement is needed and the part is not available at the time of your appointment, the service centre will tell you when the part is expected, and book your next visit once it arrives.
  • Who to call: Chery Careline, 03-9388 0888, Monday to Friday, 9:00–17:00, closed on weekends and public holidays; email cherycareline@chery.my.
Inside a workshop bay in Malaysia, an unbadged silver SUV is lifted on a two-post hoist. A technician in navy overalls, back to the camera, shines a torch at the rear wheel and rear suspension. The roller shutter is half open, with tropical daylight and palm trees outside.
A technician checks the rear wheel and rear suspension. Illustration: AI-generated (ChatGPT).Image: HiGo

Still unclear

  • Parts come in stages, and there is no word yet on when they reach your service centre.
  • How long an inspection takes depends on the car. The service centre will tell you when you confirm the appointment.
  • Chery has not said how many of the 8,878 cars will actually need a replacement.

AutoBuzz reports the OMODA 5 was also recalled in April 2024 for a similar issue, covering 600 cars. Either way, the VIN check decides whether yours is covered.

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