Mazda
3
7 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.
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Notices on record
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Mazda 3
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MOUNTING POINTS FOR SEAT RUNNER MAY FAIL
R/2017/150 · 31 May 2017
31 May 2017Defect
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.
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Built 3 Feb 2009 – 30 Sep 2010
~95,172 vehicles affected
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ENGINE MAY STALL
R/2014/134 · 21 Oct 2014
21 Oct 2014Defect
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.
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Built 30 Oct 2013 – 28 Feb 2014
~394 vehicles affected
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WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL
R/2011/071 · 12 Jul 2011
12 Jul 2011Defect
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.
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Built 7 Jan 2008 – 22 Dec 2008
~11,354 vehicles affected
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ENGINE REVS MAY INCREASE INADVERTENTLY
R/2008/194 · 9 Feb 2009
9 Feb 2009Defect
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.
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Built 26 Dec 2006 – 5 Nov 2008
~15,854 vehicles affected
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ENGINE MOUNTING MAY FAIL UNDER SUDDEN ACCELERATION
R/2008/050 · 8 Apr 2008
8 Apr 2008Defect
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.
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Built 26 Dec 2006 – 6 Sep 2007
~3,965 vehicles affected
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ENGINE MOUNTING BOLT MAY FAIL
R/2007/100 · 19 Jul 2007
19 Jul 2007Defect
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.
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Built 13 Jul 2006 – 16 May 2007
~430 vehicles affected
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ENGINE MAY SEIZE
R/2006/114 · 16 Aug 2006
16 Aug 2006Defect
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.
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Built 8 Apr 2004 – 8 Sep 2004
~181 vehicles affected
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Last indexed: 2026-04-26.
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