Mazda 3, 5, 6 Recall R/2008/194: Engine Revs May Increase Inadvertently, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Feb 2009
- Launched
- 15,854
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2008/194
- DVSA reference
Mazda recalled 3, 5, 6 vehicles built between 19 April 2005 and 5 November 2008. White smoke can occur from the exhaust pipe and engine speed may increase whilst driving. The dealer will replace Power Control Module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
White smoke can occur from the exhaust pipe and engine speed may increase whilst driving.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE REVS MAY INCREASE INADVERTENTLY Defect: It is possible that white smoke can occur from the exhaust pipe and engine speed may increase whilst driving. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace Power Control Module.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine revs may increase inadvertently.
The Fix
The dealer will replace Power Control Module.
Are You Affected?
3, 5, 6 built between 19 April 2005 and 5 November 2008 may be included. Mazda estimates 15,854 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/2008/194. 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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| 6Airbag may malfunction | Urgent | R/2017/048 | |
| 6, BT-50, RX8Driver's front airbag may fail to deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2016/084 | |
| 3, 6Engine may stall | Urgent | R/2014/134 | |
| 6Passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2013/047 |
This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/2008/050 on 8 Apr 2008, for engine mounting may fail under sudden acceleration. The one launched after it was R/2010/137 on 13 Oct 2010, for gearbox may not perform correctly. You can also see every Mazda recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/194, launched 9 February 2009. 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.