The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The non-return valve installed at the lower end of the fuel filler pipe can stick due to insufficient clearance between the valve case and the valve shutter combined with the material properties of the fuel hose between the filler pipe and the fuel tank.
The risk
This can cause a "hard to refuel" condition, and in some instances, a "fuel spit back" during refueling.
The fix
Dealers will replace the non-return valve with a modified return valve.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-032 (00V032000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mazda Motor Corp. |
| Component | Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap |
| Report date | February 7, 2000 |
| Owners notified | May 19, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 22,000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-032 repair free?
Yes. Mazda dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the non-return valve with a modified return valve.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 22,000 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.