Mazda 626 Recall R/1998/073: Engine May Stall Whilst Driving, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Sep 1998
- Launched
- 58
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1998/073
- DVSA reference
Mazda recalled 626 vehicles. The engine may stop while driving and can not be restarted. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall the potentially affected vehicles examine the fuel injection pump and where appropriate replace the spill valves with quality assured units. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The engine may stop while driving and can not be restarted. The strength of the inner part of the spill valve on the fuel injection pump is insufficient and may fail as a result of repeated injection pressure. As a result fuel can not be injected into the combustion chambers.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY STALL WHILST DRIVING Defect: The engine may stop while driving and can not be restarted. The strength of the inner part of the spill valve on the fuel injection pump is insufficient and may fail as a result of repeated injection pressure. As a result fuel can not be injected into the combustion chambers. Remedy: Recall the potentially affected vehicles examine the fuel injection pump and where appropriate replace the spill valves with quality assured units.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine may stall whilst driving.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall the potentially affected vehicles examine the fuel injection pump and where appropriate replace the spill valves with quality assured units.
Are You Affected?
626 may be included. Mazda estimates 58 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mazda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mazda.
- Book with any franchised Mazda dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1998/073. See how to get a Mazda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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| 626Timing belt breakage | Low | R/2001/028 | |
| 626Chafing of headlamp wiring | Urgent | R/1993/073 | |
| MX5Fuel pipe concern | Urgent | R/2025/442 | |
| CX-60ECU Reprogramming | Urgent | R/2024/470 |
This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/1997/054 on 22 Oct 1997, for fracture of front suspension coil spring. The one launched after it was R/2000/138 on 7 Dec 2000, for drivers floor mat may interfere with throttle pedal. You can also see every Mazda recall, all recalls launched in 1998 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1998/073, launched 7 September 1998. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.