Mazda MAZDA3 Recall R/2019/220: Air Bag And Seat Belt Minder Indicator Unit May Display Incorrect Information, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Jul 2019
- Launched
- 568
- vehicles in the UK
- AK023A
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mazda recalled MAZDA3 vehicles built between 6 November 2018 and 7 March 2019. The airbag and seat belt minder indicator unit may display incorrect information. The dealer will replace the indicator unit assembly with one incorporating improved software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The airbag and seat belt minder indicator unit may display incorrect information.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT MINDER INDICATOR UNIT MAY DISPLAY INCORRECT INFORMATION Defect: The airbag and seat belt minder indicator unit may display incorrect information Remedy: Replace the indicator unit assembly with one incorporating improved software
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: air bag and seat belt minder indicator unit may display incorrect information.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the indicator unit assembly with one incorporating improved software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
MAZDA3 built between 6 November 2018 and 7 March 2019 may be included. Mazda estimates 568 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 AK023A or the DVSA reference R/2019/220. 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/2019/219 on 29 Jul 2019, for wheel nuts may loosen. The one launched after it was R/2019/265 on 2 Sep 2019, for undershield metal bracket may separate from vehicle. You can also see every Mazda recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/220, 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.