Chery has issued a recall of 5,556 Tiggo 8 Pro Max SUVs in Australia, covering model years 2023 to 2026, after a manufacturing defect was found that can cause a brake pipe to rub against the engine, potentially leading to brake fluid leakage and reduced braking performance. The recall notice, filed with the Australian Department of Infrastructure on 23 June 2026, warns that the fault increases the risk of accident, injury, or death. Chery Motors Australia will notify affected owners and arrange free inspections and repairs at local dealerships.

The defect and its swift regulatory disclosure arrive as Chery and fellow Chinese manufacturers execute a multi-continent product offensive. In Jakarta, Xpeng unveiled the G6 AWD, a dual-motor variant delivering 358 kW and a 0–100 km/h time of 4.13 seconds, alongside a facelifted X9 MPV with an active grille shutter and redesigned interior controls. In Buenos Aires, Chery’s Arrizo 8 plug-in hybrid sedan is being promoted with a claimed 1,300 km combined range and 101 km of electric-only driving. In Casablanca, the Tiggo 7 PRO PHEV launched with a 346 hp Super Hybrid system, a 93 km electric range, and a 7-year/200,000 km warranty, sold through the Auto Hall network.

The most detailed roadmap emerged at the MiMo show in Monza, Italy, where Chery Group laid out a staggered brand rollout. OMODA and JAECOO have been on sale since mid-2024. The Chery brand itself will begin selling the Tiggo 8 and Tiggo 9 PHEV SUVs in the third or fourth quarter of 2026. Lepas will start taking orders for its L8 SUV in July 2026, to be followed by the L6 and a compact L4. The range-extender iCAUR V27, with a 34.5 kWh battery and over 1,000 km of total range, is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.

The next concrete milestone is the opening of Lepas L8 order books in Italy next month, a test of European demand for yet another electrified Chinese entrant. In Australia, the recall’s progress will be measured by owner response rates and any subsequent regulatory findings.