Mazda Demio recalls

1 official safety recall for the Mazda Demio, from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) or the EU Safety Gate. 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. Ignition switch may overheat and catch fire

    Reported September 30, 2016Model years 1989–2002DVSA recall R/2016/210504,372 vehicles affected

    Carbonised grease may build up between ignition switch contacts, reducing insulation. The switch may heat up, produce smoke and, in the worst case, cause a fire. The ignition switch will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FIRE MAY OCCUR
    Defect
    Carbonised grease may accumulate between the contact points in the ignition switch reducing the insulation performance inside the switch. In this condition the switch may generate heat resulting in smoke and in the worst case a fire.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles replace the ignition switch.

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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