Mazda CX-5, MAZDA3, MAZDA6 Recall R/2018/236: Vacuum Pump May Wear Prematurely, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Sep 2018
- Launched
- 11,498
- vehicles in the UK
- AJ024A
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mazda recalled CX-5, MAZDA3, MAZDA6 vehicles built between 26 January 2012 and 21 January 2016. The vacuum pump may wear prematurely meaning that in some applications where the brake pedal is pressed quickly whilst at low engine speed , the servo assistance provided by the vacuum system in decreased. The dealer will fit a modified Vacuum pump. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The vacuum pump may wear prematurely meaning that in some applications where the brake pedal is pressed quickly whilst at low engine speed , the servo assistance provided by the vacuum system in decreased. This could cause a momentary decrease in braking performance. Braking assistance available to the driver can be reduced.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VACUUM PUMP MAY WEAR PREMATURELY. Defect: The vacuum pump may wear prematurely meaning that in some applications where the brake pedal is pressed quickly whilst at low engine speed � the servo assistance provided by the vacuum system in decreased. This could cause a momentary decrease in braking performance. Braking assistance available to the driver can be reduced Remedy: Vehicles affected will be fitted with a modified Vacuum pump.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a momentary decrease in braking performance.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a modified Vacuum pump.
Are You Affected?
CX-5, MAZDA3, MAZDA6 built between 26 January 2012 and 21 January 2016 may be included. Mazda estimates 11,498 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 AJ024A or the DVSA reference R/2018/236. 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-30, MAZDA3On affected vehicles the images from the rear view / 360 cameras may not display | Low | R/2023/312 | |
| CX-5Catalytic reduction (scr) system wiring may become damaged by contamination | Low | R/2021/439 | |
| CX-3, CX-5, MAZDA2, MAZDA3 and 2 moreLow pressure fuel pump impeller might become deformed | Urgent | R/2021/435 | |
| MAZDA6, RX-8Fuel may leak from fuel pump rings | Urgent | R/2021/411 | |
| 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 |
This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/2018/184 on 30 Jul 2018, for airbag inflators may not operate as intended. The one launched after it was R/2018/237 on 17 Sep 2018, for control logic which monitors the charging control program fails to divert electrical power…. You can also see every Mazda recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/236, launched 17 September 2018. 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.