Mazda CX-3 recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 5 safety recalls naming the Mazda CX-3, launched from 2017 to 2022. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Mazda CX-3 recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 5
- 2017 to 2022
- Latest recall
- 4 January 2022
- R/2021/435
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Mazda CX-3 recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP IMPELLER MIGHT BECOME DEFORMED
R/2021/435, launched 4 January 2022, 26,974 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the CX-5, MX-5, Mazda2, Mazda3, Mazda6
Defect: The impeller in the low-pressure fuel pump may become deformed causing fuel pump failure.
Remedy: Replace the low-pressure fuel pump with an improved part.
CONTROL LOGIC WHICH MONITORS THE CHARGING CONTROL PROGRAM FAILS TO DIVERT ELECTRICAL POWER AWAY FROM CAPACITOR IN THE EVENT OF A FAULT
R/2018/237, launched 17 September 2018, 965 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the MX-5
Defect: On the subject vehicles the control logic which monitors the charging control program fails to divert the electrical power away from the capacitor when a fault is detected within the capacitor circuit. This can cause a short circuit inside the DCDC converter and could cause the engine to stall or overheating of the DCDC converter itself which could cause a fire. The fault is accompanied by the ‘i-ELOOP’ warning light being illuminated on the instrument cluster along with the ‘i-Stop’ warning light flashing The engine may in some circumstances stall and fail to restart. In extreme cases the DCDC converter could overheat and cause a fire
Remedy: Reprogram the PCM with the correct control logic. If error code ‘U3000: 49-DCDC’ is stored - the DCDC Converter must also be replaced.
SOFTWARE ERROR CAN CAUSE ENGINE TO FAIL
R/2018/087, launched 2 April 2018, 4,858 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Mazda2, Mazda3
Defect: On the subject vehicles the engine protection logic does not work properly. When the engine speed reaches maximum with no engine load present - the software is unable to cut the engine. This could in extreme cases cause catastrophic engine failure. Immediate and catastrophic engine damage may result.
Remedy: Re-program the engine protection software within the PCM.
BRAKE HOSE RETAINING CLIP MAY FAIL.
R/2017/203, launched 14 July 2017, 650 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Mazda2
Defect: Surface finishing of brake hose retaining clip may be insufficient causing possibility of corrosion and failure of clip.
Remedy: Replace brake hose clips with modified ones
TAILGATE MAY DROP DOWN WITHOUT WARNING
R/2017/163, launched 31 May 2017, 121,812 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the CX-5, Mazda3, Mazda5, Mazda6
Defect: Water may penetrate the tailgate strut cylinder. This may cause corrosion which may affect the strut's attachment.
Remedy: Replace both tailgate struts on affected vehicles
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Mazda CX-3, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Mazda dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.