MG HS problems (2019–today)
The only engine of the MG HS that we have documented, the 1.5 VTi-TECH / T-GDI, has no high or critical severity faults in the versions it is fitted to. Our verdict for the versions it is fitted to: «With caution».[1][2][3]
Outside the engine: Outside the engine, the only officially backed issue on the MG HS is a recall of the EHS (plug-in hybrid) for the fixing of the PTC heater earth cable, with a fire risk (Safety Gate and DVSA, 2023). For the rest there is only one British analysis and one owner testimony about an infotainment screen that locks up; UK MOT data does not show more failures than average.[4][5][6][7]
MG HS rating: good reliability
Calculated using only 4 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. Limited evidence: it is based on few sources or few documented faults, so it is not included in the rankings. Having few documented faults does not mean it is reliable: it may simply be little studied. How it is calculated
- Engine9.32 faults
- Gearbox10.0No documented faults
- Suspension10.0No documented faults
- Brakes10.0No documented faults
- Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
- Steering10.0No documented faults
- Electrical system10.0No documented faults
- Electronics and infotainment9.31 fault
- Climate control10.0No documented faults
- Bodywork and interior10.0No documented faults
- Airbags and safety7.11 fault
The weak points of the MG HS
- 1Critical severity: Poorly fixed PTC heater earth cable: fire risk on the MG HS plug-in hybrid (EHS)Airbags and safety
- 2Low severity: Jerky or harsh automatic gearbox shifts when cold or at low speed (MG HS)1.5 VTi-TECH / T-GDI engine
- 3Low severity: Electronic warnings and occasional sensor faults (MG HS)1.5 VTi-TECH / T-GDI engine
- 4Low severity: Infotainment screen freezing and slow responseElectronics and infotainment
Documented engine
The first label is the most serious fault affecting that engine in this car; the second, our verdict for the versions it is fitted to. Each engine's risk index is calculated only from the faults that affect this car (how we calculate it). We only show engines we have documented with sources: if yours does not appear, we have not analysed it yet. View all engines
See what to check before buyingOutside the engine
2 recalls and campaigns documented, the latest: Safety Gate alert A12/00696/23: earth cable of the heater poorly fixed on the MG eHS. See the campaigns for the MG HS
MG / SAIC 1.5 VTi-TECH atmosférico and 1.5 T-GDI turbo (familia SGE) · Petrol
- Names
- 1.5 T-GDI 162 · 1.5 T-GDI 170 · eHS PHEV 1.5 T-GDI
- Faults that affect it
- 2
Verdict for the versions it uses
1.5 T-GDI turbo 162 hp (GS61H, 2018-2024)2018–2024 · 162 hp · GS61H
With cautionNo engine faults (turbo, injection, oil) are documented yet, but there are isolated complaints about electronics and jerky automatic gearbox shifts when cold; in addition, the reliability website consulted has no testimonials on this engine. Try the gearbox from cold and check the history before buying.[1][2]
1.5 T-GDI turbo 170 hp (15FDE / 15FKE, from 2024)since 2024 · 170 hp · 15FDE, 15FKE
With cautionThis generation is too recent (since July 2024) for published reliability data; the same caution applies as for the first generation, as it shares the architecture and the automatic gearbox.[3]
Faults that affect the HS
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalTransmissionJerky or harsh automatic gearbox shifts when cold or at low speed (MG HS)Some MG HS cars with the 1.5 T-GDI engine jerk when changing gear from cold or when driving slowly, because of the gearbox software calibration; it is fixed with a reprogramming at the dealer and, in severe cases, by replacing a component.
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronicsElectronic warnings and occasional sensor faults (MG HS)Some MG HS/eHS cars show intermittent cut-outs in electronic modules and warning lights caused by sensor faults, attributed to faulty connections or coding errors; it is fixed by updating the software and checking the wiring.
HS 1.5 VTi-TECH / T-GDI pageAll versions and faults of the 1.5 VTi-TECH / T-GDI
Faults of the MG HS outside the engine
Suspension, brakes, tyres, electronics and the rest of the car. They occur with any engine.
Checklist for buying a used MG HS
Check the advert or the paperwork to see which engine the car has and go through its section. Each point comes from a documented fault; you can tick them off as you inspect.
If it has the 1.5 VTi-TECH / T-GDI (since 2019)
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Frequently asked questions
Is the MG HS reliable?
The only engine of the MG HS that we have documented, the 1.5 VTi-TECH / T-GDI, has no high or critical severity faults in the versions it is fitted to. Our verdict for the versions it is fitted to: «With caution». Outside the engine, the only officially backed issue on the MG HS is a recall of the EHS (plug-in hybrid) for the fixing of the PTC heater earth cable, with a fire risk (Safety Gate and DVSA, 2023). For the rest there is only one British analysis and one owner testimony about an infotainment screen that locks up; UK MOT data does not show more failures than average.
What problems does the MG HS have apart from the engine?
Outside the engine, the only officially backed issue on the MG HS is a recall of the EHS (plug-in hybrid) for the fixing of the PTC heater earth cable, with a fire risk (Safety Gate and DVSA, 2023). For the rest there is only one British analysis and one owner testimony about an infotainment screen that locks up; UK MOT data does not show more failures than average. The most important documented faults are: poorly fixed PTC heater earth cable: fire risk on the MG HS plug-in hybrid (EHS) (airbags and safety, critical severity) and infotainment screen freezing and slow response (electronics and infotainment, low severity).[4][5][6][7]
What faults does the MG HS have?
The most important by severity and frequency, on the engines we have documented, are: jerky or harsh automatic gearbox shifts when cold or at low speed (MG HS) (1.5 VTi-TECH / T-GDI, low severity) and electronic warnings and occasional sensor faults (MG HS) (1.5 VTi-TECH / T-GDI, low severity).
What is the best year to buy a MG HS?
According to our rating by year, the best are 2026, 2025, 2024 and 2 other years with the same rating (9.3/10); the worst rated is 2020 (8.0/10). Each year's rating counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those units: open each year to see what changes.
Does the MG HS have recalls?
Yes: we have documented 2 campaigns for the MG HS, such as safety Gate alert A12/00696/23: earth cable of the heater poorly fixed on the MG eHS (2023). Check with your VIN at the official service centre whether yours has been done.[5]
Sources
Every fact on this page links to its source. If you find an error, let us know.
- Fiabilité et pannes du MG eHSFiches-Auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- MG HS PHEV: guía definitiva de problemas y soluciones del SUV, el híbrido enchufable más vendidoAutopista.es · Motoring press · published 10 November 2025 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
- MG HSWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
- DVSA – base de llamadas a revisión (R/2023/050, MG EHS)DVSA (Reino Unido) · Other source · published 16 March 2023 · consulted 9 October 2026
- Recall: MG eHS (2022) EV/Hybrid fire riskcar-recalls.eu · Other source · published 18 April 2023 · consulted 9 October 2026
- MG HS Problems / Reliability GuideBumper · Other source · published 6 January 2026 · consulted 8 October 2026
- MG HS MOT data (2025 sample)MOTscout · Other source · published 2025 · consulted 8 October 2026
- MG HSWikipedia (alemán) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German