The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·15V621000·Announced 2015-10-02

Mazda Recalls 2015-2016 Mazda3 Vehicles for Fuel Tank Valve Defect

Mazda is recalling 2015-2016 Mazda3 vehicles because a fuel tank shut-off valve defect may cause fuel leaks or engine stalls, increasing fire and crash risks.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel system) with explicit risks of fire and crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured between May 21, 2015, and August 25, 2015. The recall involves 14,411 vehicles equipped with a fuel tank shut-off valve that can allow fuel to enter the fuel tank emissions systems.

If enough fuel enters the emission system, it may leak onto the ground or result in an engine stall. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire, and an engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's fuel shut-off valve. As needed, the fuel shut-off valve and affected fuel tank emissions system components will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2015. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until repairs are completed, and Mazda will provide rental cars during this period. Owners may contact the Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800-222-5500, option #6, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MAZDA MAZDA3
Brand
MAZDA
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
14,411

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MAZDA3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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