Mazda MAZDA3 Recall R/2019/266: The Interior Rear View Mirror Glass Could Detach From The Mirror Assembly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 2 Sep 2019
- Launched
- 125
- vehicles in the UK
- AK042A
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mazda recalled MAZDA3 vehicles built between 4 December 2018 and 20 March 2019. The interior rear view mirror glass could suddenly detach from the mirror assembly. The dealer will replace interior mirror with alternative part. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The interior rear view mirror glass could suddenly detach from the mirror assembly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR GLASS COULD DETACH FROM THE MIRROR ASSEMBLY Defect: The interior rear view mirror glass could suddenly detach from the mirror assembly. Remedy: Replace interior mirror with alternative part.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the interior rear view mirror glass could detach from the mirror assembly.
The Fix
The dealer will replace interior mirror with alternative part.
Are You Affected?
MAZDA3 built between 4 December 2018 and 20 March 2019 may be included. Mazda estimates 125 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 AK042A or the DVSA reference R/2019/266. 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/2019/265 on 2 Sep 2019, for undershield metal bracket may separate from vehicle. The one launched after it was R/2019/358 on 28 Oct 2019, for the software controlling the air / fuel ratio contains an error. You can also see every Mazda recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/266, launched 2 September 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.