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Mazda Mazda3 Recalls

There are currently 20 safety recalls out on the Mazda Mazda3. To find out whether your car is affected, you'll need to find your car's VIN number.

How to find your VIN

The VIN can often be found on the lower-left corner of the dashboard, in front of the steering wheel.

You can read the number by looking through the windshield. The VIN may also appear in a number of other locations:

  • Front of the engine block. This should be easy to spot by opening the bonnet, and looking at the front of the engine.
  • Front of the car frame, near the container that holds windshield washer fluid.
  • Rear wheel well. Try looking up, directly above the tyre.
  • Inside the driver-side doorjamb. Open the door, and look underneath where the side-view mirror would be located if the door was shut.
  • Driver-side doorpost. Open the door, and look near the spot where the door latches, not too far from the seatbelt return.
  • Underneath the spare tyre.
VIN Location Diagram

If you still can't locate the VIN, try consulting your vehicle manual. Or, call a dealership or the manufacturer and request guidance.

Step 2 - See if your car is affected
  • Announcement date:
    04/01/2022
    Recalls number:
    R/2021/435
    VIN start:
    JMZBM****01542202
    VIN end:
    JMZBN****01548377
    Car Build Date:
    23/04/2018 - 26/01/2019
    Concern:
    Low Pressure Fuel Pump Impeller Might Become Deformed
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    02/08/2021
    Recalls number:
    R/2021/273
    VIN start:
    JMZBK*****1100033
    VIN end:
    JMZBK******527682
    Car Build Date:
    19/05/2020 - 24/11/2020
    Concern:
    The Plastic Logo On The Steering Wheel Centre May Shatter And Project Fragments Into The Vehicle Interior During An Air Bag Deployment
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    29/01/2020
    Recalls number:
    R/2020/009
    VIN start:
    JMZBP****01100060
    VIN end:
    JMZBP****01143678
    Car Build Date:
    06/11/2018 - 19/10/2019
    Concern:
    Vehicles May Unexpectedly Stop Due To Inadvertent Activation Of The Automated Smart Brake Support (sbs) System
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    29/01/2020
    Recalls number:
    R/2020/010
    VIN start:
    JMZBP****01100076
    VIN end:
    JMZBP****01137388
    Car Build Date:
    07/11/2018 - 05/09/2019
    Concern:
    The Engine May Stall Or Fail To Restart In Some Driving Situations
    Defect:
    The engine may stall or fail to restart in some driving situations
    Remedy:
    PCM is reprogrammed with modified software
  • Announcement date:
    28/10/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/358
    VIN start:
    JMZBP****01126055
    VIN end:
    JMZBP****01140669
    Car Build Date:
    14/06/2019 - 01/10/2019
    Concern:
    The Software Controlling The Air / Fuel Ratio Contains An Error
    Defect:
    Software controlling the engine air / fuel ratio contains an error.
    Remedy:
    Reprogram the PCM with modified software.
  • Announcement date:
    02/09/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/266
    VIN start:
    JMZBP****01100521
    VIN end:
    JMZBP******114573
    Car Build Date:
    04/12/2018 - 20/03/2019
    Concern:
    The Interior Rear View Mirror Glass Could Detach From The Mirror Assembly
    Defect:
    The interior rear view mirror glass could suddenly detach from the mirror assembly.
    Remedy:
    Replace interior mirror with alternative part.
  • Announcement date:
    29/07/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/219
    VIN start:
    JMZBP****01100060
    VIN end:
    JMZBP******119193
    Car Build Date:
    07/11/2018 - 13/05/2019
    Concern:
    Wheel Nuts May Loosen
    Defect:
    A manufacturing defect may cause the wheel nuts to loosen
    Remedy:
    Re-tighten the wheel nuts to the correct torque
  • Announcement date:
    29/07/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/220
    VIN start:
    JMZBP****01100060
    VIN end:
    JMZBP******112469
    Car Build Date:
    06/11/2018 - 07/03/2019
    Concern:
    Air Bag And Seat Belt Minder Indicator Unit May Display Incorrect Information
    Defect:
    The airbag and seat belt minder indicator unit may display incorrect information
    Remedy:
    Replace the indicator unit assembly with one incorporating improved software
  • Announcement date:
    29/07/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/218
    VIN start:
    JMZBP****01100076
    VIN end:
    JMZBP******121244
    Car Build Date:
    07/11/2018 - 13/05/2019
    Concern:
    Hydraulic Valve Clearance Adjuster May Operate Incorrectly
    Defect:
    The software controlling the hydraulic valve clearance adjuster may operate incorrectly.
    Remedy:
    Reprogram the system with improved hydraulic valve adjustment control software.
  • Announcement date:
    25/07/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/187
    VIN start:
    JMZBN******500498
    VIN end:
    JMZBN******546249
    Car Build Date:
    26/01/2012 - 30/06/2018
    Concern:
    Soot May Accumulate Around The Intake Shutter Valve On The Inlet Side Of The Engine
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    25/07/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/187
    VIN start:
    JMZBM******100061
    VIN end:
    JMZBM******335356
    Car Build Date:
    26/01/2012 - 30/06/2018
    Concern:
    Soot May Accumulate Around The Intake Shutter Valve On The Inlet Side Of The Engine
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    21/05/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/148
    VIN start:
    JMZBM*****1311980
    VIN end:
    JMZBM*****335358
    Car Build Date:
    20/07/2015 - 11/07/2017
    Concern:
    The Front Windscreen Wipers May Become Inoperable
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    21/05/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/148
    VIN start:
    JMZBM*****1500240
    VIN end:
    JMZBM*****1525403
    Car Build Date:
    20/07/2015 - 11/07/2017
    Concern:
    The Front Windscreen Wipers May Become Inoperable
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    21/05/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/148
    VIN start:
    JMZBN****01500019
    VIN end:
    JMZBN****01525408
    Car Build Date:
    26/05/2016 - 11/07/2017
    Concern:
    The Front Windscreen Wipers May Become Inoperable
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    17/09/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/288
    VIN start:
    JMZBM******100061
    VIN end:
    JMZBM******325865
    Car Build Date:
    26/01/2012 - 21/01/2016
    Concern:
    Fuel Injector Software Does Not Control The Electric Current Correctly
    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
  • Announcement date:
    17/09/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/236
    VIN start:
    JMZBM******100061
    VIN end:
    JMZBM******325865
    Car Build Date:
    26/01/2012 - 21/01/2016
    Concern:
    Vacuum Pump May Wear Prematurely.
    Defect:
    The vacuum pump may wear prematurely meaning that in some applications where the brake pedal is pressed quickly whilst at low engine speed
    Remedy:
    Vehicles affected will be fitted with a modified Vacuum pump.
  • Announcement date:
    17/09/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/289
    VIN start:
    JMZBM******100061
    VIN end:
    JMZBM******325865
    Car Build Date:
    26/01/2012 - 21/01/2016
    Concern:
    Injector Mounting Nuts Tightening Force May Be Insufficient
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    02/04/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/087
    VIN start:
    JMZBM6*S*11317027
    VIN end:
    JMZBM6*S*11332250
    Car Build Date:
    30/04/2015 - 04/11/2017
    Concern:
    Software Error Can Cause Engine To Fail
    Defect:
    On the subject vehicles the engine protection logic does not work properly. When the engine speed reaches maximum with no engine load present
    Remedy:
    Re-program the engine protection software within the PCM.
  • Announcement date:
    02/04/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/087
    VIN start:
    JMZBN6*S*01500019
    VIN end:
    JMZBN6*S*01529617
    Car Build Date:
    30/04/2015 - 04/11/2017
    Concern:
    Software Error Can Cause Engine To Fail
    Defect:
    On the subject vehicles the engine protection logic does not work properly. When the engine speed reaches maximum with no engine load present
    Remedy:
    Re-program the engine protection software within the PCM.
  • Announcement date:
    31/05/2017
    Recalls number:
    R/2017/163
    VIN start:
    JMZBL******100118
    VIN end:
    JMZBL******575554
    Car Build Date:
    17/02/2008 - 10/08/2013
    Concern:
    Tailgate May Drop Down Without Warning
    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
Step 3 - Contact your nearest dealer

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