Mazda MAZDA3 Recall R/2019/148: The Front Windscreen Wipers May Become Inoperable, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 21 May 2019
- Launched
- 19,467
- vehicles in the UK
- AK019A
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mazda recalled MAZDA3 vehicles built between 20 July 2015 and 11 July 2017. The front windscreen wipers may become inoperable due to a defect in the relay. The dealer will replace the front body control module with an improved wiper relay design. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front windscreen wipers may become inoperable due to a defect in the relay.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPERS MAY BECOME INOPERABLE Defect: The front windscreen wipers may become inoperable due to a defect in the relay. Remedy: Replacement of the front body control module with an improved wiper relay design.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the front windscreen wipers may become inoperable.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the front body control module with an improved wiper relay design.
Are You Affected?
MAZDA3 built between 20 July 2015 and 11 July 2017 may be included. Mazda estimates 19,467 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 AK019A or the DVSA reference R/2019/148. 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-3, CX-5, MAZDA2, MAZDA3 and 2 moreLow pressure fuel pump impeller might become deformed | Urgent | R/2021/435 | |
| 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 | |
| MAZDA3The engine may stall or fail to restart in some driving situations | Urgent | R/2020/010 | |
| CX-30, MAZDA3Vehicles may unexpectedly stop due to inadvertent activation of the automated smart brake support (sbs) system | Urgent | R/2020/009 |
This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/2019/036 on 25 Feb 2019, for models fitted with automatic transmission may unexpectedly downshift. The one launched after it was R/2019/187 on 25 Jul 2019, for soot may accumulate around the intake shutter valve on the inlet side of the engine. You can also see every Mazda recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/148, launched 21 May 2019. 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.