MG recalls and safety
17 recalls since 1966 · 7 owner complaints since 1998
17
vehicle recalls since 1966
17
vehicle recalls since 1966
MG has had 17 vehicle recalls since 1966, covering 334,825 vehicles as reported. There were no MG recalls in 2025. The MG Midget has the most recalls (10).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls in 2025
0
2026 so far
0
All recalls
17
Since 1966
Units affected
335K
All recalls, as reported
Do-not-drive
0
None in the data
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Recalls per year
MG vehicle recalls each year since 1966, and the vehicles they covered
MG models
6 models with recalls, complaints or star ratings. Models with enough data have their own page.
What can go wrong
MG recalls by the stated risk
Parts recalled most
MG recalls by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic6 · 53K units
- Fuel system, gasoline3 · 75K units
- Electrical system1 · 7,000 units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 6,463 units
- Equipment1 · 120 units
- Exterior lighting1 · 28K units
- Seat belts1 · 150K units
- Steering1 · 6,000 units
Latest MG recalls
The newest of 17. Open one for what is wrong, the risk, the fix and the models covered.
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 1985 | MG MGB; Triumph TR7, TR8 (1977-1981): Seat beltsNo. 85V059000 | Crash risk | 150,000 |
| Jul 19, 1982 | MG MGB, Midget; Triumph Spitfire (1978-1979): EquipmentNo. 82V072000 | Other or not stated | 120 |
| Aug 2, 1978 | MG MGB (1977-1978): Electrical systemNo. 78V164000 | Other or not stated | 7,000 |
| Apr 24, 1978 | MG MGB (1975-1978): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 78V089000 | Other or not stated | 45,000 |
| Apr 13, 1978 | MG Midget (1975-1976): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 78V080000 | Other or not stated | 25,000 |
| Mar 8, 1978 | MG Midget, Spitfire (1978): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 78V045000 | Other or not stated | 5,141 |
| Jun 24, 1976 | MG Midget (1976): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 76V090000 | Other or not stated | 9,299 |
| Jun 17, 1974 | MG MGB, Mgbgt (1973): Engine and engine coolingNo. 74V094000 | Other or not stated | 6,463 |
| Dec 17, 1973 | MG Midget (1974): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 73V237000 | Other or not stated | 2,195 |
| Apr 23, 1973 | MG Midget (1973): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 73V087000 | Other or not stated | 342 |
| Aug 23, 1972 | MG Midget; MGB Roadster (1972): Exterior lightingNo. 72V208000 | Other or not stated | 28,000 |
| Jan 13, 1972 | MG MGB, Mgbgt (1972): StructureNo. 72V010000 | Other or not stated | 3,996 |
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Questions and answers
Which MG models have the most recalls?
The Midget (10), the MGB (8) and the Mgbgt (2) have the most recalls since 1966. Models sold for many years and in large numbers have more.
What is the most common MG recall problem?
Service brakes, hydraulic: 6 of the 17 MG recalls, followed by fuel system, gasoline (3).
What do MG owners complain about most?
Seat belts, named in 6 of the 7 safety complaints MG owners filed since 1998, then tires (1). One complaint can name several components.
Are there do-not-drive recalls for MG?
No MG recall in the data tells owners not to drive the vehicle until it is repaired.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Makes and models are written as published.