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MG S5 EV I 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 2 versions affected: 2

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
S5 EV 49 kWh 170 chElectric · 170 hp S5 EV 64 kWh 231 chElectric · 231 hp	Ventilateur de radiateur gelé : risque d'incendie (rappel 2026)

Each campaign in detail

Ventilateur de radiateur gelé : risque d'incendie (rappel 2026)
Manufacturer recall
MG rappelle 9 806 S5 EV produits entre le 22 janvier 2025 et le 29 janvier 2026 (1 830 en Allemagne). Par basse température, le ventilateur de radiateur peut geler et se bloquer ; la mise en route du chauffage de l'habitacle peut alors faire surchauffer la résistance de commande du ventilateur, avec un risque d'incendie. Le KBA signale des incidents avec dégâts matériels ou blessures. La correction est une mise à jour du logiciel IMCU en atelier agréé, campagne 16617R du KBA. Des véhicules vendus en Espagne sont aussi concernés ; vérifiez le numéro de série chez un concessionnaire MG.
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
S5 EV 49 kWh 170 ch, S5 EV 64 kWh 231 ch
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources

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
MG ZS II	0	0	not rated
MG MG4 Electric I	0	3	4.5/5
Kia EV3 I	0	1	4.0/5
Škoda Enyaq I	0	3	3.5/5
Volkswagen ID.4 I	2	1	5.0/5
BYD Atto 2 I	0	0	not rated

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the MG S5 EV I had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the MG S5 EV I: Ventilateur de radiateur gelé : risque d'incendie (rappel 2026).

Which versions of the MG S5 EV I 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 S5 EV I?

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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