Vehicle recall R/2004/111

Mazda 6 recall: Fuel leakage from the fuel tank

DVSA recall R/2004/111 names the Mazda 6. It was launched 11 September 2004. It covers vehicles built 14 February 2002 to 16 February 2004.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2004/111
Launched: 11 September 2004
Issued by: MAZDA
Vehicles: 18,279 across the lines below

What can go wrong

It has been found that the clearance between the fuel tank insulator and the exhaust pipe is insufficient. During driving this may give rise to an increase in temperature around the fuel tank which may suffer reduced rigidity. At the same time the inner pressure of the fuel tank may increase causing the fuel tank and exhaust insulator to make contact. Should the surface temperature of the fuel tank exceed it's maximum permissible range partial melting may occur which could result in a fuel leak.

The fix

Recall affected vehicles and fit an insulator kit between the exhaust and the fuel tank.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mazda 6	14 February 2002 to 16 February 2004	18,279

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Other recalls for these models

R/2004/110 The injector oil seal on the cylinder head cover may become detached 11 September 2004, Mazda 6
R/2003/099 Fog lamp security concern. 12 December 2003, Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5
R/2003/098 Brake fluid level warning light may become inoperative. 8 August 2003, Mazda 6
R/2003/018 Engine stalls whilst driving 7 February 2003, 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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