Mazda 3, 5 Recall R/2008/050: Engine Mounting May Fail Under Sudden Acceleration, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 8 Apr 2008
- Launched
- 3,965
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2008/050
- DVSA reference
Mazda recalled 3, 5 vehicles built between 19 April 2005 and 6 September 2007. The number 4 engine mounting bolt may not have been tightened to the correct torque during production. The dealer will check the mounting bolt for compliance. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The number 4 engine mounting bolt may not have been tightened to the correct torque during production. This could result in the engine mounting failing under sudden acceleration.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MOUNTING MAY FAIL UNDER SUDDEN ACCELERATION Defect: It has been identified that the number 4 engine mounting bolt may not have been tightened to the correct torque during production. This could result in the engine mounting failing under sudden acceleration. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the mounting bolt checked for compliance. Should the torque on the subject bolt be found to be outside of the specification.The appropriate action as described in the technical instruction will be applied as necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the engine mounting failing under sudden acceleration.
The Fix
The dealer will check the mounting bolt for compliance.
Are You Affected?
3, 5 built between 19 April 2005 and 6 September 2007 may be included. Mazda estimates 3,965 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/2008/050. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| 2, 3, 6Mounting points for seat runner may fail | Low | R/2017/150 | |
| 3, 6Engine may stall | Urgent | R/2014/134 | |
| 5Fire may occur | Urgent | R/2013/035 | |
| 3Wiper motor may fail | Book soon | R/2011/071 | |
| 5Engine may stall | Urgent | R/2010/217 |
This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/2007/100 on 19 Jul 2007, for engine mounting bolt may fail. The one launched after it was R/2008/194 on 9 Feb 2009, for engine revs may increase inadvertently. You can also see every Mazda recall and all recalls launched in 2008.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/050, launched 8 April 2008. 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.