Mazda MAZDA3 Recall R/2019/219: Wheel Nuts May Loosen, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 29 Jul 2019
- Launched
- 1,379
- vehicles in the UK
- AK036A
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mazda recalled MAZDA3 vehicles built between 7 November 2018 and 13 May 2019. A manufacturing defect may cause the wheel nuts to loosen. The recall notice describes the fix as: re-tighten the wheel nuts to the correct torque. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A manufacturing defect may cause the wheel nuts to loosen.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WHEEL NUTS MAY LOOSEN Defect: A manufacturing defect may cause the wheel nuts to loosen Remedy: Re-tighten the wheel nuts to the correct torque
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the wheel nuts to loosen.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: re-tighten the wheel nuts to the correct torque.
Are You Affected?
MAZDA3 built between 7 November 2018 and 13 May 2019 may be included. Mazda estimates 1,379 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 AK036A or the DVSA reference R/2019/219. 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/2019/218 on 29 Jul 2019, for hydraulic valve clearance adjuster may operate incorrectly. The one launched after it was R/2019/220 on 29 Jul 2019, for air bag and seat belt minder indicator unit may display incorrect information. You can also see every Mazda recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/219, launched 29 July 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.