Mazda Mazda3 recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 24 safety recalls naming the Mazda Mazda3, launched from 2006 to 2023. 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 Mazda3 recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 24
- 2006 to 2023
- Latest recall
- 6 November 2023
- R/2023/312
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Mazda Mazda3 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.
On affected vehicles the images from the rear view / 360 cameras may not display.
R/2023/312, launched 6 November 2023, 1,135 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the CX-30
Defect: On affected vehicles the images from the rear view / 360° cameras may not display.
Remedy: Re-program the View Monitor Control (VMC) module with improved software.
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-3, CX-5, MX-5, Mazda2, 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.
THE PLASTIC LOGO ON THE STEERING WHEEL CENTRE MAY SHATTER AND PROJECT FRAGMENTS INTO THE VEHICLE INTERIOR DURING AN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
R/2021/273, launched 2 August 2021, 36,741 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The plastic logo on the steering wheel centre may shatter and project fragments into the vehicle interior during an air bag deployment.
Remedy: The airbag module cover is to be replaced with an improved part.
THE ENGINE MAY STALL OR FAIL TO RESTART IN SOME DRIVING SITUATIONS
R/2020/010, launched 29 January 2020, 3,047 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The engine may stall or fail to restart in some driving situations
Remedy: PCM is reprogrammed with modified software
VEHICLES MAY UNEXPECTEDLY STOP DUE TO INADVERTENT ACTIVATION OF THE AUTOMATED SMART BRAKE SUPPORT (SBS) SYSTEM
R/2020/009, launched 29 January 2020, 7,604 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the CX-30
Defect: Vehicles may unexpectedly stop due to inadvertent activation of the automated Smart Brake Support (SBS) system
Remedy: The vehicle control module is reprogrammed with modified software.
THE SOFTWARE CONTROLLING THE AIR / FUEL RATIO CONTAINS AN ERROR
R/2019/358, launched 28 October 2019, 453 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Software controlling the engine air / fuel ratio contains an error.
Remedy: Reprogram the PCM with modified software.
THE INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR GLASS COULD DETACH FROM THE MIRROR ASSEMBLY
R/2019/266, launched 2 September 2019, 125 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The interior rear view mirror glass could suddenly detach from the mirror assembly.
Remedy: Replace interior mirror with alternative part.
AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT MINDER INDICATOR UNIT MAY DISPLAY INCORRECT INFORMATION
R/2019/220, launched 29 July 2019, 568 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The airbag and seat belt minder indicator unit may display incorrect information
Remedy: Replace the indicator unit assembly with one incorporating improved software
WHEEL NUTS MAY LOOSEN
R/2019/219, launched 29 July 2019, 1,379 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: A manufacturing defect may cause the wheel nuts to loosen
Remedy: Re-tighten the wheel nuts to the correct torque
HYDRAULIC VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTER MAY OPERATE INCORRECTLY
R/2019/218, launched 29 July 2019, 2,252 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Mazda6
Defect: The software controlling the hydraulic valve clearance adjuster may operate incorrectly.
Remedy: Reprogram the system with improved hydraulic valve adjustment control software.
SOOT MAY ACCUMULATE AROUND THE INTAKE SHUTTER VALVE ON THE INLET SIDE OF THE ENGINE
R/2019/187, launched 25 July 2019, 70,435 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the CX-5, Mazda6
Defect: Soot may accumulate around the intake shutter valve on the inlet side of the engine.
Remedy: Check clean or replace the intake shutter valve and update software.
THE FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPERS MAY BECOME INOPERABLE
R/2019/148, launched 21 May 2019, 19,467 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The front windscreen wipers may become inoperable due to a defect in the relay.
Remedy: Replacement of the front body control module with an improved wiper relay design.
INJECTOR MOUNTING NUTS TIGHTENING FORCE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT
R/2018/289, launched 17 September 2018, 11,021 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the CX-5, Mazda6
Defect: The tightening force of the injector mounting nuts may be insufficient. This could cause combustion gas to leak from the injector and contaminate the engine oil within the cylinder head. This in turn could cause the engine oil strainer to become blocked. This could cause the engine to stall. Engine Pressure Oil Light appears along with the engine malfunction indicator. Possible Engine Stall without Warning
Remedy: Vehicles affected will have the engine checked for contamination and repaired / replaced if necessary. The Fuel injectors will also be re-tightened to the appropriate torque.
FUEL INJECTOR SOFTWARE DOES NOT CONTROL THE ELECTRIC CURRENT CORRECTLY
R/2018/288, launched 17 September 2018, 48,875 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the CX-5, Mazda6
Defect: The Software controlling the fuel injectors does not control the electric current correctly. This may cause the injector control circuit to short circuit and cause the engine to stall. Results in possible Engine Stall without Warning
Remedy: Vehicles affected will have the injector control software re-programmed
VACUUM PUMP MAY WEAR PREMATURELY.
R/2018/236, launched 17 September 2018, 11,498 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the CX-5, Mazda6
Defect: The vacuum pump may wear prematurely meaning that in some applications where the brake pedal is pressed quickly whilst at low engine speed - the servo assistance provided by the vacuum system in decreased. This could cause a momentary decrease in braking performance. Braking assistance available to the driver can be reduced
Remedy: Vehicles affected will be fitted with a modified Vacuum pump.
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 CX-3, Mazda2
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.
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-3, CX-5, 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
MOUNTING POINTS FOR SEAT RUNNER MAY FAIL
R/2017/150, launched 31 May 2017, 95,172 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Mazda2, Mazda6
Defect: One or more of the mounting points between the runner and the driver’s seat may fail.
Remedy: On affected vehicles inspect the driver’s seat frame to determine if seat lifter links are damaged. If no damage is evident fit reinforcement brackets and ‘push nuts’. If damage is present to the seat lifter link replace seat frame. If damage is restricted to stabilizer bar then the bar will be repaired plus brackets and’ push nuts’ fitted.
ENGINE MAY STALL
R/2014/134, launched 21 October 2014, 394 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Mazda6
Defect: Engine may not restart when customer expects after i-stop operation. Although check engine light on dashboard will illuminate.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and re-programme the engine Power Control Module (PCM) with a modified calibration.
WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL
R/2011/071, launched 12 July 2011, 11,354 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Front windscreen motor may suddenly stop operating. The cause of the problem is due to a poor electrical earth connection.
Remedy: The remedy is a fitment of an additional earth wire between the wiper motor and body of the vehicle.
ENGINE REVS MAY INCREASE INADVERTENTLY
R/2008/194, launched 9 February 2009, 15,854 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Mazda5, Mazda6
Defect: It is possible that white smoke can occur from the exhaust pipe and engine speed may increase whilst driving.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace Power Control Module.
ENGINE MOUNTING MAY FAIL UNDER SUDDEN ACCELERATION
R/2008/050, launched 8 April 2008, 3,965 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Mazda5
Defect: It has been identified that the number 4 engine mounting bolt may not have been tightened to the correct torque during production. This could result in the engine mounting failing under sudden acceleration.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the mounting bolt checked for compliance. Should the torque on the subject bolt be found to be outside of the specification.The appropriate action as described in the technical instruction will be applied as necessary.
ENGINE MOUNTING BOLT MAY FAIL
R/2007/100, launched 19 July 2007, 430 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: No 4 Engine mounting tightening bolt may loosen if a sudden acceleration is repeatedly carried out. If vehicle is continually used under such conditions No 4 mounting bolt may drop off and break allowing transmission to be out of position and in the worst case the driveshaft may detach resulting in loss of drive.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to check mounting bolt torque and if necessary replace bolt with modified version.
ENGINE MAY SEIZE
R/2006/114, launched 16 August 2006, 181 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been identified that on a small number of vehicles the oil feed in the cylinder head and camshaft carrier may not be correctly aligned allowing the oil flow to be restricted. If this this allowed to continue it is likely to result in an engine malfunction when the mileage exceeds 62000.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be checked for their presence in the affected range and fitted with a new partial engine if so identified.
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 Mazda3, 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.