Mazda 6 Recall R/2011/038: Engine May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 26 May 2011
- Launched
- 161
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2011/038
- DVSA reference
Mazda recalled 6 vehicles built between 8 January 2008 and 12 February 2008. The clips retaining the piston pins were not fitted correctly during engine assembly. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to fit new connecting rods and pistons. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The clips retaining the piston pins were not fitted correctly during engine assembly. The pins may come out of position and wear the cylinder bores. In the worst case the engine will stop and not restart.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY FAIL Defect: It is possible that the clips retaining the piston pins were not fitted correctly during engine assembly. The pins may come out of position and wear the cylinder bores. In the worst case the engine will stop and not restart. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit new connecting rods and pistons.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine may fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to fit new connecting rods and pistons.
Are You Affected?
6 built between 8 January 2008 and 12 February 2008 may be included. Mazda estimates 161 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/2011/038. 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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This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/2010/217 on 4 Jan 2011, for engine may stall. The one launched after it was R/2011/071 on 12 Jul 2011, for wiper motor may fail. You can also see every Mazda recall and all recalls launched in 2011.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/038, launched 26 May 2011. 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.