The Mazda GLC has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns on record covering 1981–1985. On average a defect was admitted 6.2 years after the car was built, the slowest took 23 years. The most recalled system is Fuel System, Gasoline (1 campaigns). Owners also filed 3 complaints on this model — see what breaks.
What was recalled on the Mazda GLC
Grouped by system. Open any row for the campaigns themselves — what failed, what it risks and how the dealer fixes it, straight from the NHTSA filing.
Fuel System, Gasoline 1 Read
What's wrong. Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. The fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak
Risk. A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard
Fix. Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on october 15, 2007. Owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700
What's wrong. Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. The fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak
Risk. A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard
Fix. Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on october 15, 2007. Owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700
Steering 1 Read
What's wrong. In certain high salt areas, the idler arm is exposed to road salt which causes the dust seal to deteriorate resulting in idler arm pin corrosion. This causes the pin to freeze and break. Consequence of defect: a broken idler arm pin could result in loss of steering control and may cause an accident
Fix. Replace pin with one of improved corrosion resistant quality
What's wrong. In certain high salt areas, the idler arm is exposed to road salt which causes the dust seal to deteriorate resulting in idler arm pin corrosion. This causes the pin to freeze and break. Consequence of defect: a broken idler arm pin could result in loss of steering control and may cause an accident
Fix. Replace pin with one of improved corrosion resistant quality
What's wrong. In certain high salt areas, the idler arm is exposed to road salt which causes the dust seal to deteriorate resulting in idler arm pin corrosion. This causes the pin to freeze and break. Consequence of defect: a broken idler arm pin could result in loss of steering control and may cause an accident
Fix. Replace pin with one of improved corrosion resistant quality
Seat Belts 1 Read
What's wrong. Anchorage bolt may have been improperly reinstalled after vehicle repair. The bolt could loosen during normal vehicle operation
Fix. Upon inspection, all improperly installed bolts will be removed and reinstalled correctly
What's wrong. Anchorage bolt may have been improperly reinstalled after vehicle repair. The bolt could loosen during normal vehicle operation
Fix. Upon inspection, all improperly installed bolts will be removed and reinstalled correctly
What's wrong. Anchorage bolt may have been improperly reinstalled after vehicle repair. The bolt could loosen during normal vehicle operation
Fix. Upon inspection, all improperly installed bolts will be removed and reinstalled correctly
Exterior Lighting 1 Read
What's wrong. Rear lamps do not meet the maximum intensity requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment". The lamps produce too much light
Fix. Light bulbs will be replaced with the correct type and the label that specifies the replacement part will be changed
Vehicle Speed Control 1 Read
What's wrong. Fitting of the ball joint between the cruise control lever and the connecting rod may be tight causing binding which affects the throttle return action. Consequence of defect: binding of the cruise control connecting rod could result in uncontrolled acceleration which could cause an accident
Fix. Replace the connecting rod with one designed especially for this model and year
How long a defect stays unadmitted
Campaign numbers encode the year of the announcement, so each recall on this model can be dated against the car it applies to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Average gap before admission | 6.2 years |
| Slowest campaign | 23 years |
| Admitted 5+ years later | 20% |
| Campaigns on record | 5 |
Which GLC years were recalled most
Campaigns per model year. A year with more campaigns is not automatically worse — it may simply have sold in far greater numbers.
| Model year | Campaigns | Most recalled system |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1984 | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1983 | Seat Belts | |
| 1982 | Seat Belts | |
| 1981 | Seat Belts |
Check your own car
A campaign applies to a range of production, not to every car of the model. The only way to know whether yours is affected — and whether the repair was already done — is by VIN.
| Step | What you get |
|---|---|
| Enter the VIN above | Open campaigns for that exact vehicle, straight from NHTSA |
| Check the repair status | Whether the free fix has already been carried out on this car |
| Book at any franchised dealer | Recall work is free regardless of age, mileage or owner |
Go deeper
A campaign covers a production range. Yours is one car.
- Check whether this exact VIN is affected — and whether the fix was done
- Alerts if a new campaign lands on a car in your garage
- Full research report as a PDF you can hand to a mechanic
- Decode a whole list of VINs at once
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- No ads, no tracking — and much more
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Mazda GLC have?
5 NHTSA campaigns on record, covering 1981–1985. Not every campaign applies to every car — coverage is by production range, so check your VIN.
Is recall work free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer regardless of the car's age, mileage or how many owners it has had. That is a federal requirement, not a courtesy.
How do I know if my GLC still has an open recall?
Enter its VIN above. We show campaigns that apply to that exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been recorded as done.
Why did a defect take years to be recalled?
On this model the average gap between the car being built and the defect being admitted is 6.2 years, and the slowest campaign came 23 years later. Defects usually surface as they accumulate in the field: complaints pile up, an investigation opens, and only then is a campaign issued.