Overview

Recalls are issued for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Manufacturers or importers seek to inform the original buyer if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. However, manufacturers or importers may not have the contact details of subsequent owners. Please note that the recalls below are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.

Recalls: MG ZS11 ZS

2017-18 MG ZS11 ZS: Stability Control System and reduced power steering assistance

In November 2018, recall campaign RMGZSSCS was issued for 2017-18 MG ZS11 ZS vehicles. These vehicles may have a potential fault with their Stability Control System (SCS). If the Stability Control System failed, there may be a decrease in power steering assistance, such that greater effort would be required to turn the steering wheel. This could make the vehicle harder to steer, thereby increasing the risk of a collision and injury to both vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-001007.

Problems and faults: MG ZS11 ZS

Overview

This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.

To report a problem or fault to the AustralianCar.Reviews team, please use the Contact Us form. Note that AustralianCar.Reviews does not offer advice on automotive problems or disputes; such enquiries will not receive a reply. For vehicles purchased from dealers after 1 January 2011, please see our Australian Consumer Law fact sheet.

Problems and faults: MG ZS11 ZS

No troubleshooting information is currently available for the MG ZS11 ZS.

Overview

Released in October 2004, the MG ZS was a small, front-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Longbridge, UK, the MG ZS was powered by a 2.5-litre V6 petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed Getrag manual transmission.

Engine

The 2.5-litre KV6 V6 engine had an aluminium block and cylinder head, double overhead camshafts (per cylinder bank), four valves per cylinder, a pressuring variable intake system and a compression ratio of 10.5:1. The ZS could accelerate from rest to 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds and had a top speed of 225 km/h.

Dimensions and suspension

The MG ZS was 4540 mm long, 1730 mm wide, 1386 mm tall and had a 2620 mm long wheelbase; kerb weight was 1235 kg. Furthermore, the MG ZS had double wishbone front suspension with MacPherson struts and independent, multi-link rear suspension.

Safety equipment

Standard safety equipment for the MG ZS included dual front airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, ABS, electronic brake force distribution and front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters.

Brakes

The MG ZS had 282 mm ventilated front brake discs and 260 mm solid rear discs.

Features

Standard features for the MG ZS included 17-inch eleven-spoke alloy wheels with 205/45 R17 tyres, a six speaker sound system with a CD player, climate control air conditioning, contoured sports seats with leather bolsters, front fog lights, 60/40 split and folding rear seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift, remote central locking, power windows and heated mirrors, tinted windows and an immobiliser.

Related links

• Wikipedia.org: MG ZS

Recalls: MG ZS

Overview

Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.

Recalls: MG ZS

No recall information is available for the MG ZS. To search for recalls of MG models, please visit Product Safety Recalls Australia: MG.

Problems and faults: MG ZS

Overview

This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.

To report a problem or fault to the AustralianCar.Reviews team, please use the Contact Us form. Note that AustralianCar.Reviews does not offer advice on automotive problems or disputes; such enquiries will not receive a reply. For vehicles purchased from dealers after 1 January 2011, please see our Australian Consumer Law fact sheet.

Problems and faults: MG ZS

• The timing belts should be changed every six years or 140,000 kilometres (whichever comes first).
• In freezing temperatures, the throttle may stick due to moisture and dirt freezing within the engine bay. This can be prevented by spraying the throttle cable and throttle motor mechanism with WD40 and applying petroleum jelly to the cable and motor. When dry, these areas can then be coated.
• The thermostat housing may crack or the thermostat itself may fail (or the thermostat may fall out of the engine).
• A rattling noise from the engine bay and sluggish performance may be due to a failed inlet manifold. If so, the manifold will require replacement.

Released in October 2004, the MG ZS was a small, front-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Longbridge, UK, the MG ZS was powered by a 2.5-litre V6 petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed Getrag manual transmission… Read full MG ZS review

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Note

Please note that these videos are applicable to vehicles as they are supplied to their respective markets. As such, the features, prices and performance of the vehicles in these videos may differ from those which are supplied in Australia.