Vehicle recall R/2019/358

Mazda 3 recall: The software controlling the air / fuel ratio contains an error

DVSA recall R/2019/358 names the Mazda 3. It was launched 28 October 2019. It covers vehicles built 14 June 2019 to 1 October 2019.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2019/358
Launched: 28 October 2019
Issued by: MAZDA
Manufacturer reference: AK055A
Vehicles: 453 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Software controlling the engine air / fuel ratio contains an error.

The fix

Reprogram the PCM with modified software.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mazda 3	14 June 2019 to 1 October 2019	453

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Other recalls for these models

R/2019/266 The interior rear view mirror glass could detach from the mirror assembly 2 September 2019, Mazda 3
R/2019/220 Air bag and seat belt minder indicator unit may display incorrect information 29 July 2019, Mazda 3
R/2019/219 Wheel nuts may loosen 29 July 2019, Mazda 3
R/2019/218 Hydraulic valve clearance adjuster may operate incorrectly 29 July 2019, Mazda 3, Mazda 6
R/2020/010 The engine may stall or fail to restart in some driving situations 29 January 2020, Mazda 3
R/2020/009 Vehicles may unexpectedly stop due to inadvertent activation of the automated smart brake support (sbs) system 29 January 2020, Mazda 3, Mazda CX-30

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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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