Mazda MX-30 Recall R/2023/159: Affected Vehicles Cannot Be Driven Due To An Error Within The On-board Charger Which…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Stop driving
- How serious
- 30 May 2023
- Launched
- 1,060
- vehicles in the UK
- AP028A
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mazda recalled MX-30 vehicles built between 19 April 2022 and 30 March 2023. Affected vehicles cannot be driven due to an error within the on-board charger which causes the vehicle to wrongly detect it is connected to an EV charge cable. The dealer will reprogram the software of the on-board charger. You won't usually pay for it.1
The manufacturer’s notice tells owners not to use it. Ask for collection or a home repair.
The manufacturer's notice tells owners not to drive until the repair is done. Ask Mazda to collect the car. See do not drive recalls.
What’s Wrong
Affected vehicles cannot be driven due to an error within the on-board charger which causes the vehicle to wrongly detect it is connected to an EV charge cable.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Affected vehicles cannot be driven due to an error within the on-board charger which causes the vehicle to wrongly detect it is connected to an EV charge cable. Defect: Affected vehicles cannot be driven due to an error within the on-board charger which causes the vehicle to wrongly detect it is connected to an EV charge cable. Remedy: Reprogram the software of the on-board charger.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: affected vehicles cannot be driven due to an error within the on-board charger which causes the vehicle to wrongly detect it is connected to an EV charge cable.
The Fix
The dealer will reprogram the software of the on-board charger. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
MX-30 built between 19 April 2022 and 30 March 2023 may be included. Mazda estimates 1,060 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 AP028A or the DVSA reference R/2023/159. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MX-30The front passenger main frontal air bag could split at the seam and may not deploy correctly when activated in a collision | Urgent | R/2021/154 | |
| CX-60Inoperable defroster and seat belt warning light | Urgent | R/2024/472 |
This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/2023/138 on 21 Apr 2023, for on affected vehicles after decelerating/stopping while driving with the i-stop function…. The one launched after it was R/2023/310 on 6 Nov 2023, for on affected vehicles the engine as well as the electric motor may shut down to failsafe…. You can also see every Mazda recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/159, launched 30 May 2023. 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.