Mazda CX-60 Recall R/2023/311: On Certain Vehicles The Engine May Fail To Start While Driving Or When At A Stop, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2023/311, campaign code AP049A. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
6 Nov 2023
Launched
429
vehicles in the UK
AP049A
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Mazda recalled CX-60 vehicles built between 28 September 2022 and 21 June 2023. The engine may fail to start while driving or when at a stop. The dealer will reprogram the PCM with the latest applicable software version. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The engine may fail to start while driving or when at a stop.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: On certain vehicles the engine may fail to start while driving or when at a stop. Defect: On certain vehicles the engine may fail to start while driving or when at a stop. Remedy: Reprogram the PCM with the latest applicable software version.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: on certain vehicles the engine may fail to start while driving or when at a stop.

The Fix

The dealer will reprogram the PCM with the latest applicable software version. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.

Are You Affected?

CX-60 built between 28 September 2022 and 21 June 2023 may be included. Mazda estimates 429 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mazda.
  2. Book with any franchised Mazda dealer, quoting the campaign code AP049A or the DVSA reference R/2023/311. See how to get a Mazda recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
CX-60Instrument cluster module software concernUrgentR/2024/473
CX-60Inoperable defroster and seat belt warning lightUrgentR/2024/472
CX-60ECU ReprogrammingUrgentR/2024/470
CX-60Transmission Control Module (TCM) software concernUrgentR/2024/296
CX-60On affected vehicles a fault relating to the Steering rack could result in the driver experiencing a sudden increase in the effort required to steer the vehicle. This could increase the risk of an accident in certain circumstancesUrgentR/2024/020

This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before 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…. The one launched after it was R/2023/312 on 6 Nov 2023, for on affected vehicles the images from the rear view / 360 cameras may not display. You can also see every Mazda recall and all recalls launched in 2023.


Source: DVSA recall R/2023/311, launched 6 November 2023. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.