Mazda 3 Recall R/2011/071: Wiper Motor May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 12 Jul 2011
- Launched
- 11,354
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2011/071
- DVSA reference
Mazda recalled 3 vehicles built between 7 January 2008 and 22 December 2008. Front windscreen motor may suddenly stop operating. The recall notice describes the fix as: the remedy is a fitment of an additional earth wire between the wiper motor and body of the vehicle. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Front windscreen motor may suddenly stop operating. The cause of the problem is due to a poor electrical earth connection.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL Defect: Front windscreen motor may suddenly stop operating. The cause of the problem is due to a poor electrical earth connection. Remedy: The remedy is a fitment of an additional earth wire between the wiper motor and body of the vehicle.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: wiper motor may fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the remedy is a fitment of an additional earth wire between the wiper motor and body of the vehicle.
Are You Affected?
3 built between 7 January 2008 and 22 December 2008 may be included. Mazda estimates 11,354 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/2011/071. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2, 3, 6Mounting points for seat runner may fail | Low | R/2017/150 | |
| 3, 6Engine may stall | Urgent | R/2014/134 | |
| 3, 5, 6Engine revs may increase inadvertently | Urgent | R/2008/194 | |
| 3, 5Engine mounting may fail under sudden acceleration | Low | R/2008/050 | |
| 3Engine mounting bolt may fail | Urgent | R/2007/100 |
This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/2011/038 on 26 May 2011, for engine may fail. The one launched after it was R/2012/107 on 7 Nov 2012, for possible unintentional increase of engine speed. You can also see every Mazda recall and all recalls launched in 2011.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/071, launched 12 July 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.