2020 MG HS problems
The 2020 MG HS was sold with an engine that we have documented: the 1.5 VTi-TECH / T-GDI. It has no documented serious faults for the cars of that year. Outside the engine, 2 documented faults affect 2020 cars, such as poorly fixed PTC heater earth cable: fire risk on the MG HS plug-in hybrid (EHS).
2020 MG HS score: good reliability
Calculated using only 4 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. 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
- Headlights and lights10.0No documented faults
- Electronics and infotainment9.31 fault
- Climate control10.0No documented faults
- Bodywork and interior10.0No documented faults
- Airbags and safety7.11 fault
What changes compared with the 2019 MG HS
- Score: 9.3 → 8.0
- Starts to be affected by: poorly fixed PTC heater earth cable: fire risk on the MG HS plug-in hybrid (EHS) (rest of the car)
1.5 VTi-TECH / T-GDI engine in the 2020 MG HS
Names: 1.5 T-GDI 162 · 1.5 T-GDI 170 · eHS PHEV 1.5 T-GDI
- With caution
1.5 T-GDI turbo 162 hp (GS61H, 2018-2024)
162 hp · GS61H
No 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.[3][4][5][6]
Faults that affect 2020 cars
- 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.
Faults outside the engine in the 2020 MG HS
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalAirbags and safetyPoorly fixed PTC heater earth cable: fire risk on the MG HS plug-in hybrid (EHS)Yes: MG recalled the EHS (plug-in hybrid HS) because the PTC heater earth cable could be poorly fixed and come loose, with a risk of overheating and fire. The European alert (Safety Gate A12/00696/23, April 2023) covers units built from 20 January to 6 October 2022; the British DVSA extends the range from July 2020 to October 2022.
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentInfotainment screen freezing and slow responseAccording to a British analysis of the MG HS, the touchscreen can freeze or respond slowly, and many faults disappear when the car is switched off and restarted. An owner review adds that the sound does not work, there are problems pairing with the phone, and the screen switches on and off, pending a software update.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2020 MG HS reliable?
The 2020 MG HS was sold with an engine that we have documented: the 1.5 VTi-TECH / T-GDI. It has no documented serious faults for the cars of that year. Outside the engine, 2 documented faults affect 2020 cars, such as poorly fixed PTC heater earth cable: fire risk on the MG HS plug-in hybrid (EHS).
Is the 2020 MG HS better than the 2019?
Our score goes from 9.3 in 2019 to 8.0 in 2020. Starts to be affected by: poorly fixed PTC heater earth cable: fire risk on the MG HS plug-in hybrid (EHS) (rest of the car).
What is the best year for the MG HS?
According to our score, the best are 2026, 2025, 2024 and 2 other years with the same score (9.3/10). The year with the worst score is 2020 (8.0/10). Each year's score counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those cars.
What faults does the 2020 MG HS have?
The most important ones documented for 2020 cars are: poorly fixed PTC heater earth cable: fire risk on the MG HS plug-in hybrid (EHS) (airbags and safety, critical severity), jerky or harsh automatic gearbox shifts when cold or at low speed (MG HS) (1.5 VTi-TECH / T-GDI, low severity), electronic warnings and occasional sensor faults (MG HS) (1.5 VTi-TECH / T-GDI, low severity) and infotainment screen freezing and slow response (electronics and infotainment, low severity).
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Sources
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- MG HSWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
- MG HSWikipedia (alemán) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
- 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
- Fiabilité et pannes du MG eHSFiches-Auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- MG – Common problems (llamadas a revisión de la UE y del Reino Unido)car-recalls.eu · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026
- MG HS SUV (2019-2024) Exclusive 1.5T-GDI 5d: opinión de propietario (10 jun 2022)Parkers · Owners' forum · published 10 June 2022 · consulted 30 October 2026