Mazda · 3, CX-30

Mazda 3: Due to inappropriate software of the powertrain control module (PCM), the automatic idling restart (IR) may fail to restart the engine after idle stopping (i-stop), causing it to stall and increasing the risk of an accident; Mazda 3 and CX-30: Due to inappropriate software, the powertrain control module (PCM) may incorrectly judge the half clutch condition as clutch disengaged condition and lower the engine torque to reduce the engine speed to idling condition. This can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of an accident.

Published: 05 June 2020
Notifying authority: Portugal
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/00823/20
Model: e13*2007/46*1972*1, *2, *3, *5 (Mazda 3), e13*2007/46*2041*00 , *01 (Mazda CX-30)

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Injuries
Country of origin: Japan

Product description

Model series BP (Mazda 3), DM (Mazda CX-30); equipped with Mazda M Hybrid and automatic idling restart (IR) system.