LEUVEN, BELGIUM – Euro NCAP is encouraging all MG3 owners affected by a safety recall to arrange a free repair with their local MG dealer as soon as possible.

The recall follows independent crash testing carried out by Euro NCAP last year, during which the MG3 experienced a front seat rail failure in a frontal crash test. The issue allowed the driver’s seat to become unlatched during the impact.

Following a detailed technical review, MG agreed with Euro NCAP’s findings that the issue could also occur in real life and addressed the root cause with an improved design that was verified by Euro NCAP and eliminates any risk of the seat unlatching. The manufacturer swiftly implemented the change to production vehicles. MG has subsequently developed a repair for existing cars and has worked quickly with authorities in Europe and the UK to initiate a recall and repair campaign for affected MG3 models already sold to customers.

The repair is available free of charge through authorised MG dealerships, and recorded owners of MG3s built before August 2025 should already have been contacted directly by MG.

Euro NCAP’s testing programme exists to independently verify vehicle safety performance and identify potential risks, helping consumers make informed decisions and encouraging continual safety improvements across the automotive industry. The recall demonstrates the importance of collaboration between independent safety testing organisations, vehicle manufacturers and regulators.

New MG3 buyers can be confident that the issue has been adequately addressed. Owners of an MG3 built before August 2025 are strongly advised not to ignore or delay the repair, and to contact their local MG dealer to check if it is affected and have the recall work performed.

”This was a significant safety flaw that Euro NCAP uncovered, and we were pleased with MG Motor’s robust response. Owners of the MG3 and MG3 Hybrid+ who haven’t heard about the vehicle recall or are still to take action should contact their local MG dealer, and they will confirm whether their car is one of the affected models, and arrange repairs, if necessary, at no cost to the owner.”

— Dr. Aled Williams, Programme Director Euro NCAP

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