Every MG Safety Recall In The UK, By Model And Year, With What Each Fault Means And How To Get It Fixed
MG has 12 UK safety recalls in DVSA records, including 7 since 2020. The most common recent faults involve emissions, doors and latches and brakes. Enter your registration to check your MG; you won't usually pay for a recall repair at a franchised MG dealer.1
Which Car Is It?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
MG has the lowest recall rate of any major brand in the UK, with 1.48 car recalls per 100,000 cars on the road since 2020, so most MG owners won't receive a recall letter. The recalls that do exist are worth checking, because two of them are recent and large. R/2025/481 covers 31,387 MG ZS vehicle-records whose emissions do not meet the regulations, and R/2025/434 covers 18,084 MG3 and MG3 Hybrid+ cars because a front seat could unlatch in a frontal crash, which is the more urgent of the two. Earlier, the MG5 EV was recalled because its brake lights did not come on during strong regenerative braking (R/2021/377), and the EHS plug-in hybrid for a wiring fault (R/2023/050). MG's range is relatively young in the UK, so its recall history is still short; check again every few months. Any MG dealer can check your VIN and book the work.
Latest MG Recalls
These are the newest MG recalls registered with DVSA, newest first.
12 recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Vehicles | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG3, MG3 Hybrid+Possibility for front seat to delatch in a front collision | 18,084 | Low | R/2025/434 | |
| MgzsEmissions do not meet regulatory requirements | 31,387 | Low | R/2025/481 | |
| EHSOn 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 | 3,291 | Low | R/2023/050 | |
| MG4Potential for MG4 vehicles to superlock whilst still in running mode | 1,960 | Book soon | R/2022/355 | |
| MG5EVBrake lights are not activated when the car is regeneratively braking over 1.3m/s2 | 5,803 | Urgent | R/2021/377 | |
| MG3Fuel tank strap bolts were not manufactured to the correct hardness specification | 543 | Urgent | R/2021/216 | |
| MG5EV ExclusiveVehicle roof bars were previously recorded as being non-load bearing | 2,531 | Low | R/2021/179 | |
| MG6Reduction in braking performance | 718 | Urgent | R/2015/236 | |
| MG6Short circuit may occur | 972 | Urgent | R/2013/101 | |
| MG TFRear suspension may fail | 899 | Book soon | R/2012/147 | |
| MG TFSuspension may fail | 900 | Book soon | R/2011/016 | |
| MG TFPossible loss of directional control | 282 | Book soon | R/2009/103 |
Open any reference for the build dates covered, the fix and what to do. Urgency labels follow our published rules.
MG Recalls By Model
Choose your model to see only its recalls. The MG3, MG3 Hybrid+ and Mgzs have the most MG recall references since 2015.
- MG32
- MG3 Hybrid+1
- Mgzs1
- EHS1
- MG41
- MG5EV1
- MG5EV Exclusive1
- MG61
A recall can cover only certain build dates or engines, so confirm with MG by VIN. See where to find your VIN.
How Many Recalls Has MG Had?
Since 2020 MG has launched 7 UK recalls. Adjusted for its cars on the road, that is 1.48 car recalls per 100,000 licensed cars.
The per-car figure divides car recalls since 2020 by the number of MG cars licensed in the UK in 2026 Q2, with van-only recalls removed.2 A higher count doesn't mean a car is less reliable: it reflects the size of the range, how vans are counted and how readily a maker recalls. See which car makes have the most recalls.
The Most Common MG Recall Faults
Recent MG recalls most often involve emissions, doors and latches and brakes.
- Brakes1
- Lighting1
- Emissions1
- Fuel leaks1
- Doors and latches1
A recall can involve more than one type of fault, so the rows overlap. 25% of MG recalls include a software update, often done in under an hour. Each fault type links to a page explaining the warning signs and what to do.
Biggest MG Recalls Since 2020
The largest recent MG recall is R/2025/481 (emissions do not meet regulatory requirements), covering about 31,387 vehicle-records.
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Vehicles | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG MgzsEmissions do not meet regulatory requirements | 31,387 | Low | R/2025/481 | |
| MG MG3, MG3 Hybrid+Possibility for front seat to delatch in a front collision | 18,084 | Low | R/2025/434 | |
| MG MG5EVBrake lights are not activated when the car is regeneratively braking over 1.3m/s2 | 5,803 | Urgent | R/2021/377 | |
| MG EHSOn 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 | 3,291 | Low | R/2023/050 | |
| MG MG5EV ExclusiveVehicle roof bars were previously recorded as being non-load bearing | 2,531 | Low | R/2021/179 |
Vehicle-records are the manufacturer's estimates, and one car can appear in several recalls.
How To Get A MG Recall Fixed
Book with any franchised MG dealer using your VIN and the campaign code on your letter. The work is normally free, and the dealer records it with MG.1
| MG customer or recall line | 0330 053 0951 (Customer Care) |
| customer.service@mg.co.uk | |
| Last checked | 15 October 2026 |
Have your VIN, registration, mileage and the code from your letter ready. See manufacturer recall helplines and how long a recall repair takes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are MG Recalls Free?
Yes. You won't usually pay for a safety recall repair.1 See do you have to pay for a recall?.
Do MG Recalls Expire?
No. A recall stays in force for any car that wasn't fixed, even after it is closed for reporting.3 See do car recalls expire?.
Can I Drive My MG With An Open Recall?
Follow your letter. Most recalls let you drive until the repair; a stop-drive notice doesn't. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
What Does The Code On My MG Letter Mean?
It is MG's campaign reference. Look it up with our recall code lookup.
Data: DVSA vehicle recall data (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 15 October 2026.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.
- Models with fewer than 5 refs show lists, not rates.
- Code timelines: Producers normally respond to DVSA within 28 days (5.5); DVSA reviews are typically monthly (5.4). DVSA must be notified "as soon as the safety defect has been confirmed" (6.1). 3 notifications per motorist is seen as reasonable (8.3). Response rates are reported every three months (11.1).