2009 Mazda Mazda3 Recall List
3 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Mazda Mazda3, affecting visibility & wipers, steering, and brakes. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Mazda dealer.
- Recall campaigns
- 3
- Do Not Drive
- 0
- Park Outside
- 0
- Over-the-air fixes
- 0
- Latest report
- Jun 15, 2011
- Owner complaints
- 115
All 2009 Mazda Mazda3 recalls
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.
- NHTSA 11V329000Jun 15, 2011Visibility & Wipers103,300 vehicles
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 mazda3 and mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured from january 7, 2008, through november 28, 2008. The ground terminal of the windshield wiper motor may have been inadvertently bent during assembly. If this condition exists then over time the electrical resistance of the motor circuit may increase up to a point that the windshield wipers would not work.
Risk: The loss of wiper function in adverse weather could potentially increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install an additional ground harness on the wiper motor free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before july 15, 2011. Owners may contact mazda customer assistance center at 1-800-222-5500.
- NHTSA 10V374000Aug 12, 2010Steering215,000 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 mazda3 and mazda5 vehicles manufactured from april 2, 2007 through november 30, 2008. These vehicles may have a condition in which a sudden loss of power steering assist could occur at any time while driving the vehicle.
Risk: Power steering assist is suddenly lost reducing the driver's ability to steer the vehicle as typically expected, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump and lines free of charge. The safety recall began on september 15, 2010. Owners may contact mazda customer assistance center at 1-800-222-5500.
- NHTSA 09V187000May 29, 2009Brakes7,100 vehicles
Electronic stability control (esc)
Mazda is recalling 7,100 my 2009 mazda3 vehicles equipped with dynamic stability control for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 126, "electronic stability control system". The yaw rate measured after completion of the sine with dwell steering input exceeded the test standards.
Risk: Improper operation of the electronic stability control.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and have the unit replaced free of charge. The recall began on july 14, 2009. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
Frequently asked questions
- How many recalls does the 2009 Mazda Mazda3 have?
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2009 Mazda Mazda3, covering visibility & wipers, steering, and brakes.
- Are 2009 Mazda Mazda3 recall repairs free?
- Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
- What is the most recent recall on the 2009 Mazda Mazda3?
- The most recent campaign is NHTSA 11V329000, reported Jun 15, 2011, concerning the visibility & wipers.