Vehicle recall R/2003/018

Mazda 6 recall: Engine stalls whilst driving

DVSA recall R/2003/018 names the Mazda 6. It was launched 7 February 2003. It covers vehicles built 3 June 2002 to 28 November 2002.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2003/018
Launched: 7 February 2003
Issued by: MAZDA
Vehicles: 2,173 across the lines below

What can go wrong

A surging noise from the air conditioner clutch may be interpreted as a fuel pressure leak by the engine management sensors. This will activate the fail safe system and shut the engine down.

The fix

Install a short cord (with condensor) in the air-conditioner magnetic clutch wiring harness.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mazda 6	3 June 2002 to 28 November 2002	2,173

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Other recalls for these models

R/2003/098 Brake fluid level warning light may become inoperative. 8 August 2003, Mazda 6
R/2003/099 Fog lamp security concern. 12 December 2003, Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5
R/2004/111 Fuel leakage from the fuel tank 11 September 2004, Mazda 6
R/2004/110 The injector oil seal on the cylinder head cover may become detached 11 September 2004, Mazda 6
R/2006/098 Engine may stall. 21 July 2006, Mazda 5, Mazda 6
R/2007/032 Air bag may fail 9 March 2007, Mazda 6

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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