Mazda 3, 6 Recall R/2014/134: Engine May Stall, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Urgent

How serious

21 Oct 2014

Launched

394

vehicles in the UK

AE021A

Manufacturer’s campaign code

Mazda recalled 3, 6 vehicles built between 30 October 2013 and 28 February 2014. Engine may not restart when customer expects after i-stop operation. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and re-programme the engine Power Control Module (PCM) with a modified calibration. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

Engine may not restart when customer expects after i-stop operation. Although check engine light on dashboard will illuminate.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: ENGINE MAY STALL Defect: Engine may not restart when customer expects after i-stop operation. Although check engine light on dashboard will illuminate. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and re-programme the engine Power Control Module (PCM) with a modified calibration.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: engine may stall.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and re-programme the engine Power Control Module (PCM) with a modified calibration. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.

Are You Affected?

3, 6 built between 30 October 2013 and 28 February 2014 may be included. Mazda estimates 394 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.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mazda.
2. Book with any franchised Mazda dealer, quoting the campaign code AE021A or the DVSA reference R/2014/134. See how to get a Mazda recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/2013/047 on 24 Apr 2013, for passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly. The one launched after it was R/2016/084 on 29 Apr 2016, for driver's front airbag may fail to deploy correctly. You can also see every Mazda recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and loss of power recalls across every make.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2014/134, launched 21 October 2014. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.