The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V497000·Announced 2019-06-27

Mazda Recalls 2018-2019 Models for Potential Engine Stall Risk

Mazda is recalling 262,220 vehicles due to a software error that may cause the engine to stall unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (engine stall increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, 2018-2019 Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. The recall involves a total of 262,220 units.

A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall unexpectedly. An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM software free of charge. The recall began on August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MAZDA CX-5, MAZDA6, MAZDA3
Brand
MAZDA
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Category
Vehicle — Powertrain / Software
Hazard
Affected units
262,220

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 (3)

  • CX-5
  • MAZDA6
  • MAZDA3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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