Recalls: Mazda TF BT-50
Overview
OverviewRecalls are issued for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Manufacturers or importers seek to inform the original buyer if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. However, manufacturers or importers may not have the contact details of subsequent owners. Please note that the recalls below are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Mazda TF BT-50
2020-21 Mazda TF BT-50: rear seatbelt pretensioner incorrectly fitted
In January 2021, recall campaign R202003 was issued for 2020-21 Mazda TF BT-50 vehicles. During assembly, the rear seatbelt pretensioner connector lock may not have been installed correctly and would not tension properly. If the pretensioner wiring harness connector incorrectly locked, it may not be able to fully tension the seatbelt in the event of a collision. This condition increased the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-000899.
2021 Mazda TF BT-50: oil leak from transmission
In March 2022, recall campaign R202201 was issued for 2021 Mazda TF BT-50 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the transfer case blanking plug may not have been installed correctly during production – this could lead to an oil leak from the transmission. If oil leaked onto the road, it would increase the risk of a collision for vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005070.
2021-23 Mazda TF BT-50: fuel hose leak and fire hazard
In December 2023, recall campaign R202303 was issued for 2021-23 Mazda TF BT-50 vehicles with 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engines. Due to a manufacturing issue, the fuel hose may chafe againset the engine oil level bracket and become damaged. If this occurred, fuel may leak and, in the presence of an external ignition source, a vehicle fire may result. Such a fire posed a risk of injury to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders, and a risk of damage to property. To fix, the fuel hose was to be replaced by a Mazda dealer. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005839.
2021-23 Mazda TF BT-50 1.9 Turbo Diesel: parking lamps and number plate lamp
In May 2024, recall campaign R202403 was issued for 2021-23 Mazda TF BT-50 vehicles that had 1.9-litre turbo diesel engines. Due to a software issue within the Body Control Module, the parking lamps and number plate lamp may not illuminate when the vehicle was travelling at less than 10 km/h. If the lamps did not work as intended, other road users may not be able to identify the vehicle in parked position and when driven at night. For this recall, Mazda dealers were to replace the body control module. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005965.
2020-24 Mazda TF BT-50: Engine Control Module defect and potential loss of power
In August 2024, recall campaign R202406 was issued for 2020-24 Mazda TF BT-50 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing defect in the Engine Control Module (ECM), the fuel pump control valve may remain open and fuel supply may be interrupted. If this occurred, the engine could stall and the vehicle would experience a loss of power. If this occurred whilst driving, there was an increased risk of a collision and injury to both vehicle occupants and other road users. To fix, a Mazda dealer was to update the Engine Control Module with a revised calibration. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-006056.
2020-21 Mazda TF BT-50 3.0 Diesel: fuel hose installed incorrectly
In August 2024, recall campaign R202407 was issued for 2020-21 Mazda TF BT-50 vehicles that had 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engines. In these vehicles, the fuel hose may have been installed incorrectly and could come into contact with the mounting bracket of the engine oil level dipstick. If this occurred, the fuel hose could be damaged and leak fuel. In the presence of an external ignition source, the fuel could ignite and cause a vehicle fire, posing a risk of injury to vehicle occupants, other road users or bystanders, and/or damage to property. For this recall, a Mazda dealer was to inspect and replace the fuel hose. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-006060.
Problems and faults: Mazda TF BT-50
Overview
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Problems and faults: Mazda TF BT-50
No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Mazda TF BT-50.
