MG HS 1.5 VTi-TECH / T-GDI 162 and 170 hp problems
The MG HS used the 1.5 VTi-TECH / T-GDI from 2019 (1.5 T-GDI 162, 1.5 T-GDI 170 and eHS PHEV 1.5 T-GDI). 2 documented faults affect it; the most important is “jerky or harsh automatic gearbox shifts when cold or at low speed (MG HS)” (low severity, occasional). Our verdict: “With caution”.
Engine score on this car
9.3 out of 10Good reliability
Only counting the faults that affect the versions and years of the HS. How we calculate it
Overall score for the MG HS
8.0 out of 10Good reliability
Engines, gearbox, suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car. See breakdown
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.[3][4][5][6]
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.[1]
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.
What to check before buying a used MG HS 1.5 VTi-TECH / T-GDI 162 and 170 hp
Each point comes from a documented fault that affects this car. You can tick them off as you inspect it.
If it has the 1.5 VTi-TECH / T-GDI (since 2019)
Faults of the MG HS outside the engine
Suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car: they occur with any engine.
- 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 MG HS 1.5 VTi-TECH / T-GDI 162 and 170 hp reliable?
The MG HS used the 1.5 VTi-TECH / T-GDI from 2019 (1.5 T-GDI 162, 1.5 T-GDI 170 and eHS PHEV 1.5 T-GDI). 2 documented faults affect it; the most important is “jerky or harsh automatic gearbox shifts when cold or at low speed (MG HS)” (low severity, occasional). Our verdict: “With caution”.
What faults does the MG HS 1.5 VTi-TECH / T-GDI 162 and 170 hp have?
The documented ones that affect this car are: jerky or harsh automatic gearbox shifts when cold or at low speed (MG HS) (low severity) and electronic warnings and occasional sensor faults (MG HS) (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