Mazda CX-3 recalls

9 official safety recalls for the Mazda CX-3 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Rearview camera image may flicker or distort

    Reported July 14, 2023Model years 2016–2021NHTSA campaign 23V487000236,100 vehicles affected

    The rearview camera image may flicker or appear distorted, reducing the driver's view behind the vehicle and increasing crash or injury risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the camera as needed and install a wiring harness fastening seal, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
    Defect
    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted image.
    Consequence
    A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary. In addition, dealers will install a wiring harness fastening seal. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 13, 2023. Final owner letters for affected models and model years in the states of CT, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA were mailed August 14, 2024. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated on or before May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6023G.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  2. Fuel pump impeller may deform and cause pump failure

    Reported January 4, 2022Model years 2017–2019DVSA recall R/2021/435161,844 vehicles affected

    The low pressure fuel pump impeller may deform, causing pump failure. The pump will be replaced with an improved part.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    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.

  3. Fuel pump impeller may crack and deform

    Reported November 12, 2021Model years 2019NHTSA campaign 21V875000121,038 vehicles affected

    The low-pressure fuel pump impeller may crack and deform, causing the pump to fail and the engine to stall, which increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the fuel pumps free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
    Defect
    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
    Consequence
    Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5321K.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  4. DCDC converter fault may stall the engine or cause a fire

    Reported September 17, 2018Model years 2015–2017DVSA recall R/2018/2371,930 vehicles affected

    A control logic fault may cause a short circuit in the DCDC converter, potentially stalling the engine or overheating the converter and causing a fire. The PCM software will be reprogrammed; if error code U3000: 49-DCDC is stored, the DCDC converter will also be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    CONTROL LOGIC WHICH MONITORS THE CHARGING CONTROL PROGRAM FAILS TO DIVERT ELECTRICAL POWER AWAY FROM CAPACITOR IN THE EVENT OF A FAULT
    Defect
    On the subject vehicles the control logic which monitors the charging control program fails to divert the electrical power away from the capacitor when a fault is detected within the capacitor circuit. This can cause a short circuit inside the DCDC converter and could cause the engine to stall or overheating of the DCDC converter itself which could cause a fire. The fault is accompanied by the �i-ELOOP� warning light being illuminated on the instrument cluster along with the �i-Stop� warning light flashing The engine may in some circumstances stall and fail to restart. In extreme cases the DCDC converter could overheat and cause a fire
    Remedy
    Reprogram the PCM with the correct control logic. If error code �U3000: 49-DCDC� is stored � the DCDC Converter must also be replaced.

  5. Engine protection software may fail

    Reported April 2, 2018Model years 2015–2017DVSA recall R/2018/08714,574 vehicles affected

    If engine speed reaches its maximum with no load, faulty protection logic may fail to cut the engine, potentially causing severe engine damage. The engine protection software will be reprogrammed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    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 � 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.

  6. Brake hose retaining clip may corrode and fail

    Reported July 14, 2017Model years 2016DVSA recall R/2017/2031,300 vehicles affected

    Insufficient surface finishing may allow the brake hose retaining clip to corrode and fail. The clips will be replaced with modified ones.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BRAKE HOSE RETAINING CLIP MAY FAIL.
    Defect
    Surface finishing of brake hose retaining clip may be insufficient causing possibility of corrosion and failure of clip.
    Remedy
    Replace brake hose clips with modified ones

  7. Tailgate struts may corrode and detach

    Reported May 31, 2017Model years 2015DVSA recall R/2017/163730,872 vehicles affected

    Water may enter the tailgate strut cylinders, causing corrosion that can weaken their attachment and let the tailgate drop. Dealers will replace both struts.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    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

  8. Lift gate support struts may corrode or break

    Reported September 6, 2016Model years 2016NHTSA campaign 16V644000580,455 vehicles affected

    Corroded lift gate support struts may break or let the lift gate drop unexpectedly, potentially hitting someone and causing injury. Dealers will replace both lift gate supports, free of charge; parts are not currently available.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
    Defect
    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
    Consequence
    If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  9. Front strut bolts may loosen

    Reported April 11, 2016Model years 2016NHTSA campaign 16V203000578 vehicles affected

    Loose lower mounting nuts and bolts may allow the steering knuckle to separate from the front strut assembly, causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect them and replace loose bolts, then tighten them correctly, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING
    Defect
    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014, 2014-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2013, to December 2, 2015, and 2013-2015 CX-9 vehicles manufactured December 6, 2012, to July 31, 2015. The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.
    Consequence
    If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle. If the bolts are loose, they will be replaced and then correctly tightened, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9316D.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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