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MG MG4 Recall R/2022/355: Potential For MG4 Vehicles To Superlock Whilst Still In Running Mode, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2022/355, campaign code RC008. Data updated daily from DVSA.

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How serious
7 Jan 2023
Launched
1,960
vehicles in the UK
RC008
Manufacturer’s campaign code

MG recalled MG4 vehicles built between 26 June 2022 and 10 October 2022. There is potential for MG4 vehicles to superlock whilst still in running mode when the vehicle comes to a stop. The recall notice describes the fix as: the remedy involves a software update. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

There is potential for MG4 vehicles to superlock whilst still in running mode when the vehicle comes to a stop. The doors are locked and cannot be opened by the interior/exterior handles the remote key is disabled and the windows will not function.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: Potential for MG4 vehicles to superlock whilst still in running mode Defect: On affected vehicles there is potential for MG4 vehicles to superlock whilst still in running mode when the vehicle comes to a stop. The doors are locked and cannot be opened by the interior/exterior handles the remote key is disabled and the windows will not function. Remedy: The remedy involves a software update.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: potential for MG4 vehicles to superlock whilst still in running mode.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: the remedy involves a software update. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.

Are You Affected?

MG4 built between 26 June 2022 and 10 October 2022 may be included. MG estimates 1,960 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 campaign code RC008 or the DVSA reference R/2022/355. 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/2021/377 on 22 Nov 2021, for brake lights are not activated when the car is regeneratively braking over 1.3m/s2. The one launched after it was R/2023/050 on 16 Mar 2023, for on affected vehicles the position of the PTC Ground Wire may not be correctly anchored to…. You can also see every MG recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and door and latch recalls across every make.

Source: DVSA recall R/2022/355, launched 7 January 2023. 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.