Vehicles Affected: Approximately 21,000 model-year 2014-16 versions of the Mazda3 compact car. Only certain model-year vehicles manufactured between Jan. 4, 2014, and Oct. 16, 2015, are affected; you can find your vehicle’s build date on a doorjamb sticker.
The Problem: A manufacturing defect could cause the fuel tank to leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank weld and replace the fuel tank as necessary for free.
What Owners Should Do: Mazda will start notifying owners Nov. 1. Owners can call the automaker at 800-222-5500, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236 or go to www.safercar.gov for more info.
Need to Find a Dealer for Service? Go to Cars.com Service & Repair to find your local dealer.
News Editor Jennifer Geiger joined the automotive industry in 2003, much to the delight of her Corvette-obsessed dad. Jennifer is an expert reviewer, certified car-seat technician and mom of three. She wears a lot of hats — many of them while driving a minivan.