Mazda 2, 3, 6 Recall R/2017/150: Mounting Points For Seat Runner May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 31 May 2017
- Launched
- 95,172
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2017/150
- DVSA reference
Mazda recalled 2, 3, 6 vehicles built between 25 June 2007 and 30 September 2010. One or more of the mounting points between the runner and the driver,s seat may fail. The dealer will repair if damage is restricted to stabilizer bar then the bar plus brackets and, push nuts, fitted. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
One or more of the mounting points between the runner and the driver,s seat may fail.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: MOUNTING POINTS FOR SEAT RUNNER MAY FAIL Defect: One or more of the mounting points between the runner and the driver�s seat may fail. Remedy: On affected vehicles inspect the driver�s seat frame to determine if seat lifter links are damaged. If no damage is evident fit reinforcement brackets and �push nuts�. If damage is present to the seat lifter link replace seat frame. If damage is restricted to stabilizer bar then the bar will be repaired plus brackets and� push nuts� fitted.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: mounting points for seat runner may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will repair if damage is restricted to stabilizer bar then the bar plus brackets and, push nuts, fitted.
Are You Affected?
2, 3, 6 built between 25 June 2007 and 30 September 2010 may be included. Mazda estimates 95,172 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/2017/150. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6Airbag may malfunction | Urgent | R/2017/048 | |
| 2Fuel may leak | Urgent | R/2017/054 | |
| 2Fuel may leak | Urgent | R/2016/186 | |
| 6, BT-50, RX8Driver's front airbag may fail to deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2016/084 | |
| 3, 6Engine may stall | Urgent | R/2014/134 |
This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/2017/048 on 22 Feb 2017, for airbag may malfunction. The one launched after it was R/2017/163 on 31 May 2017, for tailgate may drop down without warning. You can also see every Mazda recall, the Mazda MAZDA2 recall history and all recalls launched in 2017.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/150, launched 31 May 2017. 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.