- Mazda offers free repairs and extended warranties for models with faulty valve seals.
- Owners of affected models can claim refunds for costs tied to excessive oil use.
- Eligible models for repairs include certain 2021-2022 CX-30, CX-5, CX-9, Mazda3, and Mazda6.
Mazda has reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit filed in the United States, which involves multiple models equipped with its 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Under the terms of the settlement, the automaker will provide compensation to eligible owners and lessees of these affected vehicles.
The lawsuit centers on allegations that certain Mazda models were built with defective valve seals that caused the engines to consume excessive amounts of oil. While the defect has not been reported to cause direct engine damage, many claim they have incurred additional costs for frequent oil changes.
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Financial details about the settlement have not been disclosed, but here’s what we do know. Affected class members will receive several forms of compensation. This includes replacing defective valve stem seals, reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses related to excessive oil changes or refills, and an extension of the limited powertrain warranty from 60 months/60,000 miles to 84 months/84,000 miles. This extended coverage aims to provide more peace of mind for owners dealing with the inconvenience of the defect.
The settlement covers a range of Mazda models equipped with the 2.5-liter turbo engine, including the 2021-2022 Mazda CX-30, 2021 CX-5, 2021 CX-9, 2021-2022 Mazda3, and 2021 Mazda6. If you own or lease one of these models, you might fall under the umbrella of this settlement and are entitled to its benefits.
To file a claim, affected owners and lessees must head over to the ‘Mazda Valve Stem Seal Settlement’ website here and submit proof of expenses related to excess oil changes due to low oil concerns. An applicable Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is also required to be part of the settlement, and VIN checks can be easily done online. The deadline to submit a valid claim is October 19, 2024.
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Anyone who owns or leases one of the applicable models can schedule a repair for the valve stem seals at a Mazda dealership if the “Low Engine Oil Level” warning is illuminated on the instrument cluster before the regular oil change interval of 7,500 miles or one year. Even if the warning light isn’t currently on, a repair is still possible if a dealer previously had to refill the oil because it was running too low. Mazda will also replace valve stem seals if a vehicle fails a free-of-charge excessive oil consumption test.
