That rear axle looks like it's made of nothing.

My 80s hatchback uses the same design, but uses quite a bit thicker material. And I assume is a whole lot lighter too.

Not a great picture but it looks like the welds broke.

E: confirmed in the article

Findings indicated that in that instance, the broken axle was caused by the miscalibration of an automated welding machine at the factory, after a worn-out tip was replaced.

A total of 60 units of the model, produced in August 2023, were then recalled.

That's not very typical

Sub optimal

Van station-wagon hatchback SUV!

I did not even notice the “typo” and until I read your comment just thought that it said Chevy.