Mazda CX-5, Mazda3, Mazda6 recall: Injector mounting nuts tightening force may be insufficient
- What's wrong
- The tightening force of the injector mounting nuts may be insufficient. This could cause combustion gas to leak from the injector and contaminate the engine oil within the cylinder head. This in turn could cause the engine oil strainer to become blocked. This could cause…
- What to do
- Contact a Mazda dealer to book the free repair. Vehicles affected will have the engine checked for contamination and repaired / replaced if necessary. The Fuel injectors will also be re-tightened to the appropriate torque.
What’s wrong
The tightening force of the injector mounting nuts may be insufficient. This could cause combustion gas to leak from the injector and contaminate the engine oil within the cylinder head. This in turn could cause the engine oil strainer to become blocked. This could cause the engine to stall. Engine Pressure Oil Light appears along with the engine malfunction indicator. Possible Engine Stall without Warning
The fix
Vehicles affected will have the engine checked for contamination and repaired / replaced if necessary. The Fuel injectors will also be re-tightened to the appropriate torque.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| CX-5 | 26 Jan 2012 | 21 Jan 2016 | 11,021 |
| Mazda3 | 26 Jan 2012 | 21 Jan 2016 | 11,021 |
| Mazda6 | 26 Jan 2012 | 21 Jan 2016 | 11,021 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 17 September 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.