Euro NCAP is publicly urging owners of the MG3 to respond to a recall they have largely ignored after a rare safety defect was exposed during a 2025 frontal impact crash test.
In September 2025, Euro NCAP conducted a frontal crash test on the MG3, which revealed a previously unseen seat failure. A failed latch caused one side of the driver’s seat to slide forward by 111.5 cm (4.4 inches) mid-impact, significantly increasing the risk of injury to the driver.
According to Euro NCAP, this was the first instance of such a malfunction since the organization began its testing program in 1997—nearly three decades of crash testing.
Following a detailed technical review, MG identified the root cause of the issue and developed a design fix, which has been verified by Euro NCAP. The repair involves reinforcing the latching components in the seat rail to ensure the seat remains securely in place during a collision.
MG began installing the reinforced hardware in every MG3 produced from August 2025 onward. However, the problem persists in thousands of earlier models already in customer hands, which still feature the original, unmodified latch.
MG Issues Recalls Across Multiple Regions
MG, owned by SAIC, issued official recalls for the MG3 in Europe, the UK, Australia, and South Africa to address the defect. The repairs are conducted free of charge by authorized dealers. As of now, no real-world incidents related to this defect have been reported.
Euro NCAP claims that all affected vehicle owners have been notified about the recall. Despite this, the safety organization took the unusual step of publicly urging owners to visit their local MG dealer to confirm whether their vehicle is affected and to arrange for the free repair if necessary.
Euro NCAP Praises MG’s Response, Urges Action
"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 at Euro NCAP
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