Global recall of the MGS5 SUV by MG Motor

MG Motor has recalled nearly 10 thousand units of its MGS5 electric SUV. The reason is a possible failure of the radiator fan in conditions of extreme cold. In very specific conditions, if the fan freezes and locks up, when the cabin heating is switched on the fan control resistor can overheat and, in the worst case, cause a fire.

The recall affects a total of 9,806 units of the MGS5 manufactured between 22 January 2025 and 29 January 2026 worldwide, of which 1,830 were on the road in Germany. The German transport authority (KBA) is monitoring this incident under reference number 16617R. According to this body, incidents causing material damage and even personal injuries have already been reported, although no figures or exact details of their severity have been provided.

Remedy on the way

To resolve the problem, MG Motor is preparing a software update for the IMCU that will prevent critical overheating in the circumstances described. For the time being, no specific schedule for the intervention has been announced. Internally, the brand is managing the campaign under the code RE005.

This is the most significant recall that MG Motor has carried out in Europe. Previously, a problem was detected with the driver’s seat anchoring mechanism, and another fault with the software of the engine control unit (ECM) of the MG ZS, which allowed nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions above legal limits.

Everything you need to know about this electric SUV

The MGS5 is a fully electric compact SUV that the British manufacturer under Chinese control has been selling in Europe since 2025 as the successor to the ZS EV. It is built on SAIC’s Modular Scalable Platform (MSP) and comes in two main versions differentiated by battery capacity.
It measures 4,476 mm long, 1,849 mm wide and between 1,621 and 1,633 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,730 mm. The boot offers 453 litres in the five-seat configuration and expands to 1,441 litres when the rear seats are folded down. Kerb weight ranges from 1,635 to 1,800 kg depending on the version, and it can tow up to 750 kg.

The entry version features a 49 kWh gross LFP battery -47.1 kWh net- paired with a rear electric motor delivering 125 kW and 250 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8 seconds, reaches a top speed of 170 km/h and is homologated for a WLTP range of 340 km. DC fast charging reaches up to 120 kW, allowing a charge from 10 to 80% in approximately 24 minutes.

The longer-range version uses a 64 kWh gross NMC battery -62.1 kWh net- and a more powerful 170 kW motor with 350 Nm of torque. Here the 0 to 100 km/h sprint takes 6.3 seconds, the top speed rises to 190 km/h and the WLTP range is between 465 and 480 km depending on the trim. Maximum DC charging power reaches 139 kW, with a 10 to 80% time of around 28 minutes. Official consumption is around 15.5-16.6 kWh/100 km.

Standard equipment highlights include a 12.8-inch touchscreen, a digital instrument cluster, V2L bidirectional charging, seven airbags and a comprehensive suite of driver assistance systems. The MGS5 earned five stars in the 2025 Euro NCAP tests and comes with a seven-year or 150,000-kilometre warranty.