8
recalls
The MG MGB has 8 recalls covering 218,076 vehicles as reported; model year 1978 is covered by the most (4).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
8
Most for 1978: 4
Units affected
218K
As reported
Overall stars
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Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the MG MGB by component
- Electrical system1 · 7,000 units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 6,463 units
- Equipment1 · 120 units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 45K units
- Seat belts1 · 150K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 47 units
- Structure1 · 3,996 units
- Tires1 · 5,450 units
MG MGB recalls
Newest first
| 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 |
| Jun 17, 1974 | MG MGB, Mgbgt (1973): Engine and engine coolingNo. 74V094000 | Other or not stated | 6,463 |
| Jan 13, 1972 | MG MGB, Mgbgt (1972): StructureNo. 72V010000 | Other or not stated | 3,996 |
| Jan 5, 1969 | MG MGB, Midget; Triumph GT6, Spitfire (1969): TiresNo. 69V024000 | Other or not stated | 5,450 |
| May 23, 1968 | Austin Healey Sprite; MG MGB, Midget (1968): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 68V055000 | Other or not stated | 47 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1981 MG MGB recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1981 MG MGB. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the MG MGB have?
8 recalls cover the MG MGB, for 218,076 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the MG MGB?
Seat belts: named in 5 of the 5 safety complaints about the MG MGB. One complaint can name several components.
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. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.