UK Vehicle Recall Check
MG is one of the fastest-growing brands in the UK, now SAIC-owned and best known for the MG4 EV, ZS EV and the value-orientated MG3. Enter any UK registration to see whether an outstanding manufacturer recall is on file.
Enter the vehicle's UK registration to begin.
Our combined check pulls the DVSA recall database, the SMMT manufacturer feed and the DVLA recall archive going back to 1992, so where a recall exists you get the live outstanding status, the recall description and every past campaign for the same model in one place.
The UK government's official recall register. Confirms whether a recall is outstanding for the vehicle.
Industry data from vehicle manufacturers. Typically includes the recall description, not just a flag.
Every UK recall campaign issued since 1992. Surfaces the historical campaigns for the same make and model alongside the live status.
MG’s UK volume has grown rapidly since the brand was relaunched under SAIC ownership, and the MG4 EV in particular has been one of the UK’s best-selling electric cars. With that growth has come a small but steady stream of safety recalls, primarily covering high-voltage battery, EV software and brake-system items on the MG ZS EV and MG4. MG honours every safety recall free of charge — a quick check confirms whether anything needs booking in at an MG dealer for your specific VIN.
Looking for the recall history of a specific MG? Each model page covers known UK safety campaigns, generation coverage and model-specific FAQs. The combined DVSA + SMMT check is the same on every page.
Recall data is available for every UK-registered MG, including the MG3, MG3 Hybrid+, MG4 EV, MG5 EV, ZS, ZS EV, HS, HS PHEV, Marvel R, Cyberster and MG6. Enter any UK registration above to check.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
Software-update recalls on selected EV models covering driver-display behaviour and EV control-system items, addressed through a dealer reflash.
High-voltage battery inspection campaign on selected early MG ZS EV vehicles, addressing a potential battery-cell defect on a specific production batch.
Selected airbag-system and seatbelt-related campaigns on petrol MG models from the SAIC-era range.
The full list of DVLA-recorded MG safety recalls. Showing the most recent 13 of the archive — run a check on a specific registration to see whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | MG3 | Possibility for front seat to delatch in a front collision. |
| Nov 2025 | MG3 Hybrid+ | Possibility for front seat to delatch in a front collision. |
| Nov 2025 | MGZS | EMISSIONS DO NOT MEET REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS |
| Mar 2023 | EHS | On affected vehicles the position of the PTC Ground Wire may not be correctly anchored to the vehicle Body. This can potentially result in insulation being trapped between the wire and the body creating a poor connection and a risk of over-heating. |
| Jan 2023 | MG4 | Potential for MG4 vehicles to superlock whilst still in running mode |
| Nov 2021 | MG5EV | BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT ACTIVATED WHEN THE CAR IS REGENERATIVELY BRAKING OVER 1.3m/s2 |
| Jun 2021 | MG3 | FUEL TANK STRAP BOLTS WERE NOT MANUFACTURED TO THE CORRECT HARDNESS SPECIFICATION |
| May 2021 | MG5EV EXCLUSIVE | VEHICLE ROOF BARS WERE PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AS BEING NON-LOAD BEARING |
| Jan 2016 | MG6 | REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE |
| Oct 2013 | MG6 | SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR |
| Jan 2013 | MG TF | REAR SUSPENSION MAY FAIL |
| Mar 2011 | MG TF | SUSPENSION MAY FAIL |
| Oct 2009 | MG TF | POSSIBLE LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. |
Every MG check returns the same structured response. Below are two examples. One with a recall outstanding, and one with a clear record.
1 recall found. Contact the manufacturer or a main dealer to arrange a free repair.
Vehicle
AB21ABC
MG MG3
VIN ABCDE123456F78910
Recall details
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
Both the DVSA and SMMT databases were checked. Nothing currently outstanding for this VRM.
Vehicle
CD22XYZ
MG MG3
VIN ZYXWV987654U32109
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
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Enter the vehicle's registration mark (VRM) and pay £1.99. We query the DVSA recall database and the SMMT manufacturer feed in a single request and return the combined result. For most MG vehicles you'll see whether a recall is outstanding, the source database, and (where available) a description of the recall.
DVSA (the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) maintains the UK government's official recall register and flags whether a recall is outstanding. SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) aggregates manufacturer-supplied data which often includes the recall description as well as the outstanding flag. Combining both maximises coverage and detail.
Both DVSA and SMMT data sources are continually updated as manufacturers report new safety campaigns. Each check returns a timestamp showing when the data was last verified for that vehicle.
Some vehicles aren't currently listed in either database (very new registrations, very old vehicles, grey imports, and certain commercial variants are the usual reasons). When that happens we'll show "Unknown" and direct you to the manufacturer's recall portal so you can confirm directly. A refund is available if you'd like one.
Contact any authorised franchised dealer for the brand. Manufacturers carry out safety recalls free of charge, regardless of who currently owns the vehicle and regardless of age. You'll typically need the vehicle's VIN; the report includes it where the database returns one.
No account is needed to start a check. After payment we'll email you a magic link so you can access the report any time, and a shareable link if you want to send the result to a buyer, seller, or dealer.
Yes. All UK-registered MG4 EV trims — SE, Trophy, Long Range, Extended Range, XPower — are covered by the same DVSA + SMMT combined check. Recall campaigns are issued against the VIN, not the trim.
Yes. The manufacturer warranty covers repair claims under its own terms; safety recalls are a separate programme run by the manufacturer and regulator. Recalls are fixed free of charge regardless of warranty status, but only once the vehicle is brought in.
No. MG Motor UK is the official importer and operates the UK dealer and recall network. UK recalls go through DVSA and the SMMT manufacturer feed in the same way as any other brand, and repairs are carried out free of charge at MG dealers.
MG maintains an official recall lookup tool. Our combined check pulls from DVSA and SMMT to give you broader coverage, but you can also check the manufacturer's portal directly.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered manufacturer.