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MG MG3 III recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign: 1
of 1 versions affected: 1

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
1.5 Hybrid+ 195Hybrid · 195 hp	Siège conducteur qui se déverrouille en cas de choc : rappel

Each campaign in detail

Siège conducteur qui se déverrouille en cas de choc : rappel
Manufacturer recall
Lors du crash test Euro NCAP de 2025, le mécanisme de verrouillage du siège conducteur a cédé et le siège a pivoté pendant l'impact : Euro NCAP indique n'avoir jamais vu une telle défaillance, la jambe du mannequin a été « mal » protégée et sa tête a heurté le volant. MG a promis un loquet renforcé et un nouvel airbag conducteur, sans modifier les voitures déjà en circulation selon Parkers. Fiches-auto mentionne un rappel en 2026 pour un mouvement involontaire du siège après un choc. Demandez au concessionnaire MG, avec le numéro de série, si votre voiture est concernée.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
1.5 Hybrid+ 195
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Fiabilité Mg MG3 (2024) (19 témoignages) — Fiches-auto (new tab)
- MG3 suffers rare seat failure in Euro NCAP crash test — Parkers (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Toyota Yaris IV	1	1	5.0/5
Renault Clio V	0	3	4.0/5
Dacia Sandero III	0	2	4.5/5
Hyundai i20 III	1	1	5.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the MG MG3 III had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the MG MG3 III: Siège conducteur qui se déverrouille en cas de choc : rappel.

Which versions of the MG MG3 III are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used MG MG3 III?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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