Mazda 6 Recall R/2013/043: Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Mar 2013
- Launched
- 1,974
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2013/043
- DVSA reference
Mazda recalled 6 vehicles built between 31 July 2012 and 9 March 2013. A ceramic condenser required for noise suppression located within the DC-DC converter may have a crack within it causing the condenser to short circuit. The recall notice describes the fix as: a Mazda dealer will replace the DC-DC converter with a modified one. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A ceramic condenser required for noise suppression located within the DC-DC converter may have a crack within it causing the condenser to short circuit. It is possible that the DC-DC converter may melt and generate smoke and in the worst case cause a vehicle fire. This converter is located under the front passenger seat.There is small possibility that the DC-DC converter may melt resulting in a vehicle fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: A ceramic condenser required for noise suppression located within the DC-DC converter may have a crack within it causing the condenser to short circuit. It is possible that the DC-DC converter may melt and generate smoke and in the worst case cause a vehicle fire. This converter is located under the front passenger seat.There is small possibility that the DC-DC converter may melt resulting in a vehicle fire Remedy: A Mazda dealer will replace the DC-DC converter with a modified one.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the condenser to short circuit.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: a Mazda dealer will replace the DC-DC converter with a modified one.
Are You Affected?
6 built between 31 July 2012 and 9 March 2013 may be included. Mazda estimates 1,974 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/2013/043. 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 | |
| 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/2012/107 on 7 Nov 2012, for possible unintentional increase of engine speed. The one launched after it was R/2013/035 on 8 Apr 2013, for fire may occur. You can also see every Mazda recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/043, launched 26 March 2013. 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.