Mazda

Mazda3

18 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.

If your Mazda3 is covered by any of these notices, contact your authorised Mazda dealer. All recall work is carried out free of charge.

Notices on record

Mazda Mazda3 · DVSA register

All recall notices.

On affected vehicles the images from the rear view / 360 cameras may not display.

R/2023/312 · 6 Nov 2023

6 Nov 2023

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.

Build window

Built 6 Apr 2023 – 23 Aug 2023

~1,135 vehicles affected
LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP IMPELLER MIGHT BECOME DEFORMED

R/2021/435 · 4 Jan 2022

4 Jan 2022

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.

Build window

Built 23 Apr 2018 – 26 Jan 2019

~26,974 vehicles affected
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 · 2 Aug 2021

2 Aug 2021

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.

Build window

Built 19 May 2020 – 24 Nov 2020

~36,741 vehicles affected
VEHICLES MAY UNEXPECTEDLY STOP DUE TO INADVERTENT ACTIVATION OF THE AUTOMATED SMART BRAKE SUPPORT (SBS) SYSTEM

R/2020/009 · 29 Jan 2020

29 Jan 2020

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.

Build window

Built 6 Nov 2018 – 19 Oct 2019

~7,604 vehicles affected
THE ENGINE MAY STALL OR FAIL TO RESTART IN SOME DRIVING SITUATIONS

R/2020/010 · 29 Jan 2020

29 Jan 2020

Defect

The engine may stall or fail to restart in some driving situations

Remedy

PCM is reprogrammed with modified software

Build window

Built 7 Nov 2018 – 5 Sep 2019

~3,047 vehicles affected
THE SOFTWARE CONTROLLING THE AIR / FUEL RATIO CONTAINS AN ERROR

R/2019/358 · 28 Oct 2019

28 Oct 2019

Defect

Software controlling the engine air / fuel ratio contains an error.

Remedy

Reprogram the PCM with modified software.

Build window

Built 14 Jun 2019 – 1 Oct 2019

~453 vehicles affected
THE INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR GLASS COULD DETACH FROM THE MIRROR ASSEMBLY

R/2019/266 · 2 Sep 2019

2 Sep 2019

Defect

The interior rear view mirror glass could suddenly detach from the mirror assembly.

Remedy

Replace interior mirror with alternative part.

Build window

Built 4 Dec 2018 – 20 Mar 2019

~125 vehicles affected
HYDRAULIC VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTER MAY OPERATE INCORRECTLY

R/2019/218 · 29 Jul 2019

29 Jul 2019

Defect

The software controlling the hydraulic valve clearance adjuster may operate incorrectly.

Remedy

Reprogram the system with improved hydraulic valve adjustment control software.

Build window

Built 7 Nov 2018 – 13 May 2019

~2,252 vehicles affected
AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT MINDER INDICATOR UNIT MAY DISPLAY INCORRECT INFORMATION

R/2019/220 · 29 Jul 2019

29 Jul 2019

Defect

The airbag and seat belt minder indicator unit may display incorrect information

Remedy

Replace the indicator unit assembly with one incorporating improved software

Build window

Built 6 Nov 2018 – 7 Mar 2019

~568 vehicles affected
WHEEL NUTS MAY LOOSEN

R/2019/219 · 29 Jul 2019

29 Jul 2019

Defect

A manufacturing defect may cause the wheel nuts to loosen

Remedy

Re-tighten the wheel nuts to the correct torque

Build window

Built 7 Nov 2018 – 13 May 2019

~1,379 vehicles affected
SOOT MAY ACCUMULATE AROUND THE INTAKE SHUTTER VALVE ON THE INLET SIDE OF THE ENGINE

R/2019/187 · 25 Jul 2019

25 Jul 2019

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.

Build window

Built 26 Jan 2012 – 30 Jun 2018

~70,435 vehicles affected
THE FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPERS MAY BECOME INOPERABLE

R/2019/148 · 21 May 2019

21 May 2019

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.

Build window

Built 26 May 2016 – 11 Jul 2017

~19,467 vehicles affected
THE FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPERS MAY BECOME INOPERABLE

R/2019/148 · 21 May 2019

21 May 2019

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.

Build window

Built 20 Jul 2015 – 11 Jul 2017

~19,467 vehicles affected
INJECTOR MOUNTING NUTS TIGHTENING FORCE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT

R/2018/289 · 17 Sep 2018

17 Sep 2018

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.

Build window

Built 26 Jan 2012 – 21 Jan 2016

~11,021 vehicles affected
VACUUM PUMP MAY WEAR PREMATURELY.

R/2018/236 · 17 Sep 2018

17 Sep 2018

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.

Build window

Built 26 Jan 2012 – 21 Jan 2016

~11,498 vehicles affected
FUEL INJECTOR SOFTWARE DOES NOT CONTROL THE ELECTRIC CURRENT CORRECTLY

R/2018/288 · 17 Sep 2018

17 Sep 2018

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

Build window

Built 26 Jan 2012 – 21 Jan 2016

~48,875 vehicles affected
SOFTWARE ERROR CAN CAUSE ENGINE TO FAIL

R/2018/087 · 2 Apr 2018

2 Apr 2018

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.

Build window

Built 30 Apr 2015 – 4 Nov 2017

~4,858 vehicles affected
TAILGATE MAY DROP DOWN WITHOUT WARNING

R/2017/163 · 31 May 2017

31 May 2017

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

Build window

Built 17 Feb 2008 – 10 Aug 2013

~121,812 vehicles affected

Data from the DVSA Vehicle Recall register (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Last indexed: 2026-04-26.

These records are provided for reference. Contact your authorised Mazda dealer or check your vehicle registration at gov.uk/check-if-a-vehicle-has-outstanding-recalls to confirm current status.

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