To Update MG4 software or Not?

[NLMGSAN]

Thread 'MG Software Lawsuit'

Sep 4, 2025

Seems that MG is currently getting sued in Germany over their software due to copyright and open-source license violations.

The case was brought forward by a buyer who claims that the vehicle’s software contains open-source components, but the required obligations (like license texts, copyright notices, source code access, and modification rights) were not respected. His lawyer, argues this makes the car legally defective.

A major risk mentioned in the article below, is that the rights holders of the open-source software could theoretically block or disable the software, which would make...

• jamakr4
• copyright violation germany legal defect mg4 open-source license software lawsuit vehicle software
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• Forum: MG4 EV Forum

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Aah. Nothing to do with the quality of the software.

 

[Tuareg]

So far I have no issues with the software on my Xpower. Looking forward to what MG have on offer in 4-5 years time, will be my first port of call.

 

[EVentropy]

So far I have no issues with the software on my Xpower. Looking forward to what MG have on offer in 4-5 years time, will be my first port of call.

Seriously thinking of trading my excite for an X.
I didn’t buy an MG for the software. The feel good /$ ratio was driving factor. (Haa!)
I will have to overlook NMC, which seems to be less relevant as they age.