MG MG6 Recall R/2013/101: Short Circuit May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Oct 2013
- Launched
- 972
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2013/101
- DVSA reference
MG recalled MG6 vehicles built between 29 March 2011 and 7 August 2013. On certain right hand drive vehicles it has been identified that the main vehicle wiring harness could become damaged during installation. The dealer will check and if required repair and secure the main wiring harness. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR Defect: 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. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to check and if required repair and secure the main wiring harness.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a short circuit and electrical malfunctions.
The Fix
The dealer will check and if required repair and secure the main wiring harness.
Are You Affected?
MG6 built between 29 March 2011 and 7 August 2013 may be included. MG estimates 972 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/2013/101. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MG6Reduction in braking performance | Urgent | R/2015/236 |
This is one of 12 MG recalls in DVSA’s data. The MG recall launched before it was R/2012/147 on 28 Jan 2013, for rear suspension may fail. The one launched after it was R/2015/236 on 11 Jan 2016, for reduction in braking performance. You can also see every MG recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/101, launched 7 October 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.