MG MG TF Recall R/2012/147: Rear Suspension May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 28 Jan 2013
- Launched
- 899
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2012/147
- DVSA reference
MG recalled MG TF vehicles built between 24 September 2008 and 11 May 2010. Under extreme conditions it is possible that the rear suspension top arm may fail. The dealer will replace the nearside and offside rear suspension top arms. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Under extreme conditions it is possible that the rear suspension top arm may fail.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR SUSPENSION MAY FAIL Defect: Under extreme conditions it is possible that the rear suspension top arm may fail. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the nearside and offside rear suspension top arms.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear suspension may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the nearside and offside rear suspension top arms.
Are You Affected?
MG TF built between 24 September 2008 and 11 May 2010 may be included. MG estimates 899 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with MG, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with MG.
- Book with any franchised MG dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2012/147. See how to get a MG recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| MG TFSuspension may fail | Book soon | R/2011/016 | |
| MG TFPossible loss of directional control | Book soon | R/2009/103 |
This is one of 12 MG recalls in DVSA’s data. The MG recall launched before it was R/2011/016 on 23 Mar 2011, for suspension may fail. The one launched after it was R/2013/101 on 7 Oct 2013, for short circuit may occur. You can also see every MG recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/147, launched 28 January 2013. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
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.