Window regulators and central locking MG: problems by model and engine

Documented faults, from most to least important

Severity × frequency. Below each one, the MG models it appears in.

- High severityFrequency: OccasionalMG MG4Central locking and keyless entry that are unreliable (super-lock)In 2022 the British DVSA recorded a recall of 1,960 MG4s because the car could lock its doors when stopped, with them unable to be opened either from inside or outside; the fix is a software update. fiches-auto.fr adds reports of erratic openings.
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalMG TFElectric windows, central locking and hood wiringParkers notes that on the MG TF the electric windows and central locking can fail, and that the wiring for the hood's heated rear window frays over time, although these are simple repairs.
- Low severityFrequency: RareMG ZRProblematic central lockingAuto Express says the central locking on the MG ZR can cause problems, and that the early cars lack a Category 1 alarm.

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Frequently asked questions

What faults with window regulators and central locking do MG cars have?

In 3 models from MG there are 3 documented faults with window regulators and central locking. The most important: central locking and keyless entry that are unreliable (super-lock), electric windows, central locking and hood wiring and problematic central locking. Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the symptoms and the repair cost.

Which MG models have the most problems with window regulators and central locking?

MG ZR (1 fault), MG TF (1 fault) and MG MG4 (1 fault).