Mazda issues recall of over 7,800 vehicles due to malfunction
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The safety of our families is paramount, especially when it comes to the vehicles we trust to carry our loved ones from A to B.
That's why the recent recall of popular Mazda family SUVs is a matter of concern for many Australian drivers.
Mazda has issued a recall for a significant number of its CX-60 and CX-90 vehicles, encompassing petrol, diesel, and plug-in hybrid models manufactured between 2023 and 2024.
A total of 7870 vehicles are affected by this recall due to a software malfunction that could impact critical driving functions.
The Australian Government’s Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts has published a recall notice that specifies the issues at hand.
For the 5331 petrol and diesel mild-hybrid variants of the CX-60 and CX-90, the problem lies with the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and Battery Energy Control Module (BECM).
This software issue may interfere with the hybrid battery assist function, potentially preventing the engine from automatically restarting after it enters idle stop (i-stop).
‘In addition, due to a software issue with the Dash Electronic Supply Unit (Dash-ESU), when the hybrid system is powered on, multiple warning messages may display in the instrument cluster,’ the notice read.
‘The engine warning light may illuminate; the instrument cluster may fail to illuminate the visual and audible seat belt warnings; and the 360° view camera functions may not operate as intended to assist the driver to detect nearby obstacles or driver errors.’
For diesel variants, the notice read: ‘The clutch connecting motor and engine may not engage with appropriate timing when restarting the engine during EV-driving and/or; the engine may restart immediately after the transition from engine-driving to EV driving.’
‘In this condition, the engine RPM may not increase, and the engine may fail to restart. The engine can be restarted by pressing the “push start button”.’
The implications of these software issues are serious.
‘A loss of EV drive mode and a loss of safety systems such as camera functions and seat belt warnings could increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users,’ the notice added.
The recall also affects 2539 examples of the plug-in hybrid CX-60, with a slightly different issue pertaining to the vehicle’s Dash-ESU.
This could cause several warning messages to illuminate or systems to malfunction due to improper programming, affecting the PHEV high-voltage battery cooling system and potentially disabling EV drive mode.
Mazda Australia is taking this matter seriously and will be contacting all owners imminently to arrange a time to have their vehicle’s PCM or Dash-ESU systems recalibrated at no cost.
Plug-in hybrid owners are encouraged to check here for more information.
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That's why the recent recall of popular Mazda family SUVs is a matter of concern for many Australian drivers.
Mazda has issued a recall for a significant number of its CX-60 and CX-90 vehicles, encompassing petrol, diesel, and plug-in hybrid models manufactured between 2023 and 2024.
A total of 7870 vehicles are affected by this recall due to a software malfunction that could impact critical driving functions.
Mazda issued a recall of over 7,800 cars due to software malfunction. Credit: Mazda Australia
The Australian Government’s Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts has published a recall notice that specifies the issues at hand.
For the 5331 petrol and diesel mild-hybrid variants of the CX-60 and CX-90, the problem lies with the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and Battery Energy Control Module (BECM).
This software issue may interfere with the hybrid battery assist function, potentially preventing the engine from automatically restarting after it enters idle stop (i-stop).
‘In addition, due to a software issue with the Dash Electronic Supply Unit (Dash-ESU), when the hybrid system is powered on, multiple warning messages may display in the instrument cluster,’ the notice read.
‘The engine warning light may illuminate; the instrument cluster may fail to illuminate the visual and audible seat belt warnings; and the 360° view camera functions may not operate as intended to assist the driver to detect nearby obstacles or driver errors.’
For diesel variants, the notice read: ‘The clutch connecting motor and engine may not engage with appropriate timing when restarting the engine during EV-driving and/or; the engine may restart immediately after the transition from engine-driving to EV driving.’
‘In this condition, the engine RPM may not increase, and the engine may fail to restart. The engine can be restarted by pressing the “push start button”.’
The implications of these software issues are serious.
‘A loss of EV drive mode and a loss of safety systems such as camera functions and seat belt warnings could increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users,’ the notice added.
The recall also affects 2539 examples of the plug-in hybrid CX-60, with a slightly different issue pertaining to the vehicle’s Dash-ESU.
This could cause several warning messages to illuminate or systems to malfunction due to improper programming, affecting the PHEV high-voltage battery cooling system and potentially disabling EV drive mode.
Mazda Australia is taking this matter seriously and will be contacting all owners imminently to arrange a time to have their vehicle’s PCM or Dash-ESU systems recalibrated at no cost.
Plug-in hybrid owners are encouraged to check here for more information.
