Nearly 88,000 vehicles are affected by Mazda recall globally. Only 6,500 vehicles are being recalled from North America. Affected are the following models:

Mazda3

Mazda6

CX-5

The affected vehicles were manufactured between October 2012 and January 2014. It should be noted that only vehicles equipped with i-ELOOP are affected by the recall.

The problem is connected with a programming error in the engine control computer. I-ELOOP uses a capacitor to store kinetic energy to use it to power headlights and climate control system. This system offers improved fuel economy. However, the problem with the computer program may result in engine stalling.

The automaker has not received any reports of injuries related to the issue. The automaker will handle the problem through its dealer network. The dealers will fix the vehicles involved in Mazda recall free of charge.