MG MG6 Recall R/2015/236: Reduction In Braking Performance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 Jan 2016
- Launched
- 718
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2015/236
- DVSA reference
MG recalled MG6 vehicles built between 2 November 2012 and 28 May 2015. A brake pipe in the engine compartment may have been incorrectly positioned and could foul the engine. The dealer will reposition or replace pipe as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE Defect: 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. Remedy: On affected vehicles check position and condition of brake pipe. Reposition or replace pipe as necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: reduction in braking performance.
The Fix
The dealer will reposition or replace pipe as necessary.
Are You Affected?
MG6 built between 2 November 2012 and 28 May 2015 may be included. MG estimates 718 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/2015/236. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MG6Short circuit may occur | Urgent | R/2013/101 | |
| MG5EVBrake lights are not activated when the car is regeneratively braking over 1.3m/s2 | Urgent | R/2021/377 |
This is one of 12 MG recalls in DVSA’s data. The MG recall launched before it was R/2013/101 on 7 Oct 2013, for short circuit may occur. The one launched after it was R/2021/179 on 17 May 2021, for vehicle roof bars were previously recorded as being non-load bearing. You can also see every MG recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/236, launched 11 January 2016. 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.