The GWM Haval H7 got a five-star ANCAP safety rating, but a headrest defect led to a recall of 571 vehicles.

The GWM Haval H7 earned a five-star ANCAP safety rating under the 2025 testing protocol, scoring highly in adult, child, and safety assist categories, despite a head restraint defect that caused dislodgement in a frontal crash test. Great Wall Motors Australia issued a recall for 571 vehicles made between 2024 and 2025 due to a faulty headrest locking mechanism. The rating applies only to vehicles built on or after October 15, 2025, or to earlier models after the recall repair is completed. ANCAP praised the company for the recall and urged owners to get the fix done.