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MG MG5EV Exclusive Recall R/2021/179: Vehicle Roof Bars Were Previously Recorded As Being Non-load Bearing, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2021/179. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
17 May 2021
Launched
2,531
vehicles in the UK
R/2021/179
DVSA reference

MG recalled MG5EV Exclusive vehicles built between 28 July 2020 and 25 February 2021. Vehicle roof bars were previously recorded as being non-load bearing. The recall notice describes the fix as: confirmation of vehicle roof being capable of carrying 35kg to be sent to dealers and customers. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

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

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: VEHICLE ROOF BARS WERE PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AS BEING NON-LOAD BEARING Defect: Vehicle roof bars were previously recorded as being non-load bearing. Remedy: Confirmation of vehicle roof being capable of carrying 35kg to be sent to dealers and customers

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicle roof bars were previously recorded as being non-load bearing.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: confirmation of vehicle roof being capable of carrying 35kg to be sent to dealers and customers.

Are You Affected?

MG5EV Exclusive built between 28 July 2020 and 25 February 2021 may be included. MG estimates 2,531 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with MG.
  2. Book with any franchised MG dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2021/179. See how to get a MG recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

No other recalls for this model in DVSA’s data.

This is one of 12 MG recalls in DVSA’s data. The MG recall launched before it was R/2015/236 on 11 Jan 2016, for reduction in braking performance. The one launched after it was R/2021/216 on 11 Jun 2021, for fuel tank strap bolts were not manufactured to the correct hardness specification. You can also see every MG recall and all recalls launched in 2021.

Source: DVSA recall R/2021/179, launched 17 May 2021. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.