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DVSA has published 17 safety recalls for MG since 1992, 10 of them since 2020. The latest was 17 Nov 2025. Models with the most campaigns: Mg3, Mg Tf, Mg3 Hybrid+, Mg6, Mgzs, Ehs, Mg4, Mg5ev.

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  1. MG3 · possibility for front seat to delatch in a front collision.

    17 Nov 2025 · R/2025/434

    On affected vehicles there is the possibility for the front seat to delatch in a front collision.

    Fix: An attachment will be fitted to the seat rail to prevent delatching occurring.

    1,571 vehicles · built 11 Nov 2024 to 28 Jun 2025

  2. MG3 HYBRID+ · possibility for front seat to delatch in a front collision.

    17 Nov 2025 · R/2025/434

    On affected vehicles there is the possibility for the front seat to delatch in a front collision.

    Fix: An attachment will be fitted to the seat rail to prevent delatching occurring.

    14,398 vehicles · built 30 Jan 2024 to 18 Jul 2025

  3. MG3 · possibility for front seat to delatch in a front collision.

    17 Nov 2025 · R/2025/434

    On affected vehicles there is the possibility for the front seat to delatch in a front collision.

    Fix: An attachment will be fitted to the seat rail to prevent delatching occurring.

    423 vehicles · built 13 Nov 2024 to 29 Jun 2025

  4. MG3 HYBRID+ · possibility for front seat to delatch in a front collision.

    17 Nov 2025 · R/2025/434

    On affected vehicles there is the possibility for the front seat to delatch in a front collision.

    Fix: An attachment will be fitted to the seat rail to prevent delatching occurring.

    1,692 vehicles · built 30 Jan 2024 to 30 Jul 2025

  5. MGZS · emissions do not meet regulatory requirements

    1 Nov 2025 · R/2025/481

    Emissions do not meet regulatory requirements

    Fix: A revised calibration will be provided to correct the NOx emissions to ensure they fall within legal limits.

    31,387 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2020 to 29 Feb 2024

  6. EHS · on affected vehicles the position of the ptc ground wire may not be correctly anchored to the vehicle body. this can potentially result in insulation being trapped between the wire and the body creating a poor connection and a risk of over-heating.

    16 Mar 2023 · R/2023/050

    On affected vehicles the position of the PTC Ground Wire may not be correctly anchored to the vehicle Body. This can potentially result in insulation being trapped between the wire and the body creating a poor connection and a risk of over-heating.

    Fix: Check the insulation and modifying if necessary.

    3,291 vehicles · built 28 Jul 2020 to 27 Oct 2022

  7. MG4 · potential for mg4 vehicles to superlock whilst still in running mode

    7 Jan 2023 · R/2022/355

    On affected vehicles there is potential for MG4 vehicles to superlock whilst still in running mode when the vehicle comes to a stop. The doors are locked and cannot be opened by the interior/exterior handles the remote key is disabled and the windows will not function.

    Fix: The remedy involves a software update.

    1,960 vehicles · built 26 Jun 2022 to 10 Oct 2022

  8. MG5EV · brake lights are not activated when the car is regeneratively braking over 1.3m/s2

    22 Nov 2021 · R/2021/377

    Brake lights are not activated when the car is regeneratively braking over 1.3m/s2.

    Fix: A software reflash of the vehicle Gateway Module to ensure that the brake lights are activated according to the regulation.

    5,803 vehicles · built 22 Jun 2020 to 27 Aug 2021

  9. MG3 · fuel tank strap bolts were not manufactured to the correct hardness specification

    11 Jun 2021 · R/2021/216

    Fuel tank strap bolts were not manufactured to the correct hardness specification.

    Fix: Fit replacement bolt fixing and torque to the specified load.

    543 vehicles · built 21 Nov 2020 to 3 Feb 2021

  10. MG5EV EXCLUSIVE · vehicle roof bars were previously recorded as being non-load bearing

    17 May 2021 · R/2021/179

    Vehicle roof bars were previously recorded as being non-load bearing.

    Fix: Confirmation of vehicle roof being capable of carrying 35kg to be sent to dealers and customers

    2,531 vehicles · built 28 Jul 2020 to 25 Feb 2021

  11. MG6 · reduction in braking performance

    11 Jan 2016 · R/2015/236

    A brake pipe in the engine compartment may have been incorrectly positioned and could foul the engine. In extreme cases the pipe may fail and allow brake fluid to leak.

    Fix: On affected vehicles check position and condition of brake pipe. Reposition or replace pipe as necessary.

    718 vehicles · built 2 Nov 2012 to 28 May 2015

  12. MG6 · short circuit may occur

    7 Oct 2013 · R/2013/101

    On certain right hand drive vehicles it has been identified that the main vehicle wiring harness could become damaged during installation. This could lead to a short circuit and electrical malfunctions.

    Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to check and if required repair and secure the main wiring harness.

    972 vehicles · built 29 Mar 2011 to 7 Aug 2013

  13. MG TF · rear suspension may fail

    28 Jan 2013 · R/2012/147

    Under extreme conditions it is possible that the rear suspension top arm may fail.

    Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the nearside and offside rear suspension top arms.

    899 vehicles · built 24 Sep 2008 to 11 May 2010

  14. MG TF · suspension may fail

    23 Mar 2011 · R/2011/016

    In an isolated number of cases it is possible that the lower suspension swivel/ball joint mounting rivets can become detached. This may in extreme cases if not identified result in a possible detachment of the joint.

    Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to relace the lower suspension arm and swivel/ball joint.

    900 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2008 to 31 Dec 2010

  15. MG TF · possible loss of directional control.

    12 Oct 2009 · R/2009/103

    Poor weld penetration between the front suspension shock absorber damper and the lower fixing eye may cause detach of fixing eye. In extreme circumstances detachment may cause loss of directional control of the vehicle.

    Fix: Recall the affected vehicles to have the defective units replaced with quality assured units.

    282 vehicles · built 13 Oct 2008 to 3 Sep 2009

  16. CITY ROVER · wheel trim can rub on the tyre sidewall

    10 Oct 2005 · R/2005/058

    Wheel trim can contact and damage tyre outer wall.

    Fix: Recall affected vehicles replace wheel trims with modified type and replace any tyre which has been damaged by the trim if that damage meets MOT test fail requirements. This is being administered by VOSA.

    4,345 vehicles

  17. ROVER 75 · possible damage and deflation of tyre due to road spring

    12 May 2004 · R/2004/036

    There is a possibility that the if a front road spring failed at the lower end it could contact and damage the tyre

    Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit an additional lower road spring retention fixture which will protect the tyre in the event of a spring failure

    33,523 vehicles · built 27 Oct 1999 to 20 Feb 2002

Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Recall text is as published; only the manufacturer name is tidied.