The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has announced that it will temporarily suspend the Vehicle Type Approval (VTA) for the Chery Omoda 5 following another incident where the SUV’s rear axle detached from the vehicle.
In a statement dated 11 October 2026, JPJ said it views the recent incident in Johor Bahru seriously as it raises public concerns over the safety of the vehicle.
This is the second reported rear axle incident involving the Chery Omoda 5 in Malaysia, following a similar case in April 2024 which prompted a safety recall involving 600 vehicles.
According to JPJ, the temporary suspension of the Chery Omoda 5’s Vehicle Type Approval (VTA) will also put a hold on new vehicle registrations until its technical investigation is completed and the potential safety risks are identified.
