KNOWN FAULTS · MG
MG HS / EHS common problems.
2019–2026 · Petrol / Plug-in hybrid / Hybrid
Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.
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1 known fault with sources
Engines: 1.5 T-GDI (Petrol) · 1.5 T-GDI PHEV (Plug-in hybrid)
MG HS (2019–2024) weak points from its ownersKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- MG HS petrol and EHS plug-in hybrid
- Period mentioned
- 2019–2024
- Symptoms
- Frequent electronic glitches (mainly the infotainment, which crashes), a noisy clutch release bearing, rear brake discs wearing early, battery drain and central locking failures.
- Possible cause described
- According to the What Car? reliability survey.
- Check for the garage
- Before buying, or at the next service, have it checked on a lift and its fault memory read with a diagnostic tool.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryEngines for this model
- 1.5 T-GDIPetrol
- 1.5 T-GDI PHEVPlug-in hybrid
- 1.5 Hybrid+HybridNo documented known faults
Engines: 1.5 Hybrid+ (Hybrid)
No documented known faults
We searched for faults of this engine in official recall campaigns from several countries, in the manufacturer's technical bulletins, in owner forums and in the specialist press, and there is no recurring fault documented with sources. Last search: October 30, 2026.
It's a good sign, but not a guarantee: keep up its maintenance and, if you notice anything, analyse it.
Once it's fixed, tell us in your report what it turned out to be: that's how we can add this engine's real faults.