Mazda Mazda 2 Recall R/2016/143: Steering May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Jun 2016
- Launched
- 99
- vehicles in the UK
- AF071A
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mazda recalled Mazda 2 vehicles built between 19 December 2012 and 28 October 2014. The lower nut & bolt securing the front shock absorber to the steering knuckle on either side of the affected vehicles may not have been tightened to specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace bolts retaining the front shock absorbers to steering knuckles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The lower nut & bolt securing the front shock absorber to the steering knuckle on either side of the affected vehicles may not have been tightened to specification. The bolt may work loose causing a rattling sound and could fall out.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING MAY FAIL Defect: The lower nut & bolt securing the front shock absorber to the steering knuckle on either side of the affected vehicles may not have been tightened to specification. The bolt may work loose causing a rattling sound and could fall out. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace bolts retaining the front shock absorbers to steering knuckles
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a rattling sound and could fall out.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace bolts retaining the front shock absorbers to steering knuckles.
Are You Affected?
Mazda 2 built between 19 December 2012 and 28 October 2014 may be included. Mazda estimates 99 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 campaign code AF071A or the DVSA reference R/2016/143. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CX-60Instrument cluster module software concern | Urgent | R/2024/473 | |
| CX-60On affected vehicles a fault relating to the Steering rack could result in the driver experiencing a sudden increase in the effort required to steer the vehicle. This could increase the risk of an accident in certain circumstances | Urgent | R/2024/020 | |
| MAZDA3The plastic logo on the steering wheel centre may shatter and project fragments into the vehicle interior during an air bag deployment | Urgent | R/2021/273 | |
| RX-8Front lower suspension arm ball joint casting may crack / break | Book soon | R/2018/015 | |
| CX7Lower balljoint may fail | Book soon | R/2017/016 |
This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/2016/084 on 29 Apr 2016, for driver's front airbag may fail to deploy correctly. The one launched after it was R/2016/186 on 31 Aug 2016, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Mazda recall, the Mazda MAZDA2 recall history, all recalls launched in 2016 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/143, launched 30 June 2016. 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.