Mazda 3 recalls
DVSA has published 7 safety recalls that name the Mazda 3 since 2006, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 127,350 UK vehicles of this model.
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2, 3, 6 · mounting points for seat runner may fail
31 May 2017 · R/2017/150
One or more of the mounting points between the runner and the driver�s seat may fail.
Fix: 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.
95,172 vehicles · built 3 Feb 2009 to 30 Sep 2010
3, 6 · engine may stall
21 Oct 2014 · R/2014/134
Engine may not restart when customer expects after i-stop operation. Although check engine light on dashboard will illuminate.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and re-programme the engine Power Control Module (PCM) with a modified calibration.
394 vehicles · built 30 Oct 2013 to 28 Feb 2014
3 · wiper motor may fail
12 Jul 2011 · R/2011/071
Front windscreen motor may suddenly stop operating. The cause of the problem is due to a poor electrical earth connection.
Fix: The remedy is a fitment of an additional earth wire between the wiper motor and body of the vehicle.
11,354 vehicles · built 7 Jan 2008 to 22 Dec 2008
3, 5, 6 · engine revs may increase inadvertently
9 Feb 2009 · R/2008/194
It is possible that white smoke can occur from the exhaust pipe and engine speed may increase whilst driving.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace Power Control Module.
15,854 vehicles · built 26 Dec 2006 to 5 Nov 2008
3, 5 · engine mounting may fail under sudden acceleration
8 Apr 2008 · R/2008/050
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.
Fix: 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.
3,965 vehicles · built 26 Dec 2006 to 6 Sep 2007
3 · engine mounting bolt may fail
19 Jul 2007 · R/2007/100
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.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles to check mounting bolt torque and if necessary replace bolt with modified version.
430 vehicles · built 13 Jul 2006 to 16 May 2007
3 · engine may seize
16 Aug 2006 · R/2006/114
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.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will be checked for their presence in the affected range and fitted with a new partial engine if so identified.
181 vehicles · built 8 Apr 2004 to 8 Sep 2004
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Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.