Chery PH recalls Tiggo 5X Pro to check rear suspension

90 units of 2024 MY Chery Tiggo 5X Pro need their rear torsion beams inspected

When the news about the Omoda 5 in Malaysia surfaced, we were told over the phone by an executive of Omoda & Jaecoo that the issues were limited to units made at their Southeast Asian assembly line, and that it was because of a supplier issue regarding welds. 

That does not seem to be true, and now Chery Philippines has had to do something they've never had to do before: inform the DTI of a recall for a vehicle that shares that same platform as the Omoda 5.

Omoda 5 with rear torsion beam weld issue in Malaysia

United Asia Automotive Group Inc (UAAGI), Chery's distributor in the Philippines, has launched a Service Inspection Campaign to check certain examples of the Chery Tiggo 5X Pro made for the 2024 model year. 

According to UAAGI, 90 examples of the 2024 MY Tiggo 5X Pro are being recalled due to a potential weld issue on the rear torsion beam. UAAGI said that Chery International informed them that there are select Tiggo 5X Pro units imported to the Philippines that are suspected to have insufficient welding beads on their rear torsion beam assembly.

If not addressed, the insufficient weld beads could break while the vehicle is in motion, especially if driven under hard conditions. To fix this, affected customers will receive official notification letters from Chery Auto Philippines and will be promptly contacted by authorized dealers to inspect the rear axle.

The said inspection will take no more than 30 minutes and should it need replacement, Chery Auto Philippines said that it will take a minimum of 5 hours for the procedure to be completed. The repair will be done free of charge to vehicle owners.

“We are taking precautionary measures since we were advised that the Omoda5 platform is similar to Tiggo 5X Pro. Chery International advised us to also inspect suspected units,” said UAAGI Chairman Rommel Sytin.

UAAGI is stepping up to the plate and taking measures to inspect and fix any issues they may find with the Tiggo 5X Pro. Sytin says they are proactively reaching out and visiting owners to ensure their vehicles are safe to drive.

Listed below are the affected units and which dealerships released the vehicle. To date, no local units have been affected by the said issue.