Jaecoo has issued another safety recall for the J7 SUV after discovering a wiring fault that could cause the vehicle to suddenly lose power or shut down while driving. The latest recall affects vehicles sold in Australia and comes only months after the company announced a similar recall for the same model.
According to the official recall notice, the problem involves the wiring harness located under the front seats. The harness may rub against the front seat crossbeam bracket over time, which can damage the wiring. If this happens, the vehicle could suddenly lose motive power, or the engine could shut down without any warning. The company says this increases the risk of a crash and could lead to serious injuries or even death for occupants and other road users.
A total of 171 Jaecoo J7 SUVs built between 2025 and 2026 are included in this latest recall. Owners of affected vehicles have been asked to contact an authorized Omoda Jaecoo dealership to schedule a free inspection and repair. Chery’s customer experience team is also available to answer questions from owners.
This is the second wiring-related recall for the Jaecoo J7
The latest campaign is the second recall issued for the Jaecoo J7 in a short period. Earlier this year, Jaecoo recalled 1,028 units of the J7 after identifying another wiring harness issue. In that case, the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) wiring harness could rub against the engine mounting bracket.
The damaged wiring could also result in a sudden loss of power or unexpected engine shutdown while driving. That recall mainly affected 2025 model year petrol variants equipped with the 1.6-liter turbocharged engine. Plug-in hybrid versions were not included.
Although the two recalls involve different parts of the wiring system, both raise the same safety concern. Damage caused by wiring rubbing against nearby components can interrupt the vehicle’s electrical system and stop the engine without warning.
Owner reports highlight similar concerns
Apart from the official recalls, some Jaecoo owners have also shared their experiences online.
In one Reddit post, an owner claimed that a new Jaecoo J7 Petrol Hybrid stopped in the middle of a busy roundabout only two weeks after delivery. According to the user, the SUV displayed multiple warning messages, would not restart, and had to be removed with police assistance because the electronic parking brake remained engaged.
The owner also said the incident caused them to lose confidence in the brand. However, it is important to note that this is an individual user report and has not been independently verified. It also has not been officially linked to the latest recall.
What owners should do?
Owners should check whether their vehicle is included in the recall using the official VIN list released by the manufacturer or contact their nearest Omoda Jaecoo dealership. If a vehicle is affected, the inspection and repair will be carried out free of charge. Australian vehicle safety authorities also advise owners to arrange repairs as soon as possible because ignoring recall notices could increase safety risks.
Does this affect Jaecoo J7 owners in Pakistan?
At the time of writing, Nishat Motors, the official distributor of Omoda and Jaecoo vehicles in Pakistan, has not announced any recall related to the Jaecoo J7 wiring issue.
The recalls announced so far are limited to specific vehicles in international markets. However, since similar wiring-related problems have appeared more than once globally, Pakistani Jaecoo J7 owners should keep an eye on future announcements from Nishat Motors or Jaecoo Pakistan. If the company identifies affected vehicles locally, it may announce a recall for the Pakistani market as well.
