MG MG5 recalls

2 official safety recalls for the MG MG5 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Brake lights may not activate during regenerative braking

    Reported November 22, 2021Model years 2020–2021DVSA recall R/2021/3775,803 vehicles affected

    The brake lights may not activate during regenerative braking over 1.3m/s2. The vehicle Gateway Module software will be updated so the lights activate according to the regulation.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT ACTIVATED WHEN THE CAR IS REGENERATIVELY BRAKING OVER 1.3m/s2
    Defect
    Brake lights are not activated when the car is regeneratively braking over 1.3m/s2.
    Remedy
    A software reflash of the vehicle Gateway Module to ensure that the brake lights are activated according to the regulation.

  2. Roof bars were recorded as non-load-bearing

    Reported May 17, 2021Model years 2020–2021DVSA recall R/2021/1792,531 vehicles affected

    The roof bars were recorded as non-load-bearing. Dealers and customers will be sent confirmation that the vehicle roof can carry 35kg.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    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

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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