Your Mazda6 or Mazda3's parking brake system might be affected by a recall. The parking brake's metal parts could be damaged by water, leading to problems with the brake.
Risk if Unfixed
If not fixed, water damage to the parking brake could cause it not to work properly. This means your car might roll away if parked on a slope, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Mazda will contact you to have a dealership inspect and replace the damaged parking brake parts for free. They'll keep you updated when the necessary parts become available.
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Original — What Happened
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles. Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly bind.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will check the parking brake actuator shafts, replacing any that are corroded, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 24, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1217F.
Your vehicle's fuel tank may have a problem with the Inlet Check Valve (ICV) weld, which could cause fuel to leak.
Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak could cause a fire if there's an ignition source nearby.
Free Fix
Mazda will inspect the ICV weld and replace the fuel tank, if necessary, at no cost to you, and will notify you when the repair is ready.
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Original — What Happened
Mazda Motors North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured January 4, 2014, to September 18, 2015. The fuel tank of the affected vehicles may have been improperly handled during manufacturing and, as a result, the welded attachment of the Inlet Check Valve (ICV) may fail and allow fuel to leak.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and depending on the tank lot number, dealers will inspect the ICV weld, replacing the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0116I.
Your vehicle may have a faulty electrical system that can cause problems when driving in heavy rain or deep water.
Risk if Unfixed
If not fixed, this could lead to poor acceleration, loss of steering and windshield wiper control, and an engine stall, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Mazda will fix this for free by updating the software in your vehicle's computer. Just contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500 to schedule an appointment.
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Original — What Happened
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through December 18, 2013, and model year 2014-2015 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured May 20, 2013, through December 4, 2013, and both equipped with a 2.5L engine and a regenerative engine braking system. When driving the affected vehicles in heavy rain or in deep puddles, the alternator belt may slip causing the Power Control module (PCM) to incorrectly assume failure of the charging system.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Once the PCM assumes that the charging system has failed, the vehicle will stop charging and could result in poor acceleration, loss of steering assist and windshield wiper operation, and a possible engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7314D.
Your rearview camera may be showing a flickering or distorted image, which can make it harder for you to see what's behind your car.
Risk if Unfixed
If your rearview camera doesn't work properly, you may not see potential hazards, which could lead to a crash or injury.
Free Fix
Mazda will fix your rearview camera for free, by inspecting and replacing it if needed, and installing a special seal on the wiring harness.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Original — 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.
