MG Midget Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 11 model years of the MG Midget (1968–1979).

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All MG Midget recalls (10)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a MG Midget, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

1. Labels (equipment)

   NHTSA 82V072000 Reported July 19, 1982 120 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

   The vehicle certification labels and vehicle idendification number plates may not have been installed on the involved vehicles. This does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 115, "vehicle identification number-basic requirements".

   Remedy: Vehicle certification label and VIN plate, if missing, will be installed without charge to owner.

   Model years: 1979

2. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

   NHTSA 78V080000 Reported April 13, 1978 25,000 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

   The fuel pipe brackets mounted in the cylinder head rear stud have been misaligned on the involved vehicles. As a result, the nylon fuel feed pipe may sustain chafing and feed pipe damage.

   Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, correct the alignment of the fuel pipe bracket. If damaged, the fuel pipe will also be replaced.

   Model years: 1975, 1976

3. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

   NHTSA 78V045000 Reported March 8, 1978 5,141 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

   The possibility exits that the involved vehicles may have been equipped with fuel hoses of incorrect specification.

   Remedy: All affected vehicles will have replacement hoses fitted at no charge.

   Model years: 1978

4. Differential proportional valve (service brakes)

   NHTSA 76V090000 Reported June 24, 1976 9,299 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

   Model years: 1976

5. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

   NHTSA 73V237000 Reported December 17, 1973 2,195 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

   Model years: 1974

6. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

   NHTSA 73V087000 Reported April 23, 1973 342 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

   Model years: 1973

7. Headlights (exterior lighting)

   NHTSA 72V208000 Reported August 23, 1972 28,000 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

   Model years: 1972

8. Master cylinder (service brakes)

   NHTSA 71V097000 Reported June 14, 1971 32,386 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

   Model years: 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971

9. Markings (tires)

   NHTSA 69V024000 Reported January 5, 1969 5,450 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

   Model years: 1969

10. Lamp (service brakes)

    NHTSA 68V055000 Reported May 23, 1968 47 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

    Model years: 1968

Other MG models

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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.