Recall 14V282 affects 33,000 2008-2011 Mazda Tribute and Tribute Hybrid vehicles for a power steering torque-sensor defect. Repair is free at any franchised Mazda dealer.
Mazda is recalling 33,000 2008-2011 Tribute and Tribute Hybrid vehicles under recall 14V282 because the steering torque sensor can fail to read the driver's steering input correctly. If power steering assist is lost, steering takes more effort at low speeds and the crash risk increases; the Mazda dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The electric power steering system on the 2008-2011 Mazda Tribute and Tribute Hybrid uses a steering torque sensor to read how much force the driver is putting into the steering wheel. That signal tells the power steering control system when to add electric assist, so the wheel turns with normal effort at low speeds, during parking, and while maneuvering.
On affected vehicles, the torque sensor does not reliably detect driver steering input. When the system receives the wrong signal, it can remove electric power steering assist even though the driver is still steering. The steering linkage remains connected, but the wheel becomes much harder to turn because the electric assist is gone.
There is no warning sign before failure. The first thing an owner notices can be a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low speed or when turning into a parking space.
Who's affected?
The list spans regular Tribute and Tribute Hybrid SUVs, with the same power steering system named for each vehicle.
| 2009 Mazda Tribute | power steering system |
|---|---|
| 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid | power steering system |
| 2010 Mazda Tribute | power steering system |
| 2008 Mazda Tribute | power steering system |
| Units affected | 33,000 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific SUV.
What's the safety risk?
Loss of power steering assist makes the Tribute or Tribute Hybrid harder to steer at low speeds and increases crash risk. If steering effort changes, pull over when safe and arrange service. Repair will be free at any franchised Mazda dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2011 Mazda Tribute or Tribute Hybrid is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Mazda dealer to ask whether the free steering-control software update is open for your VIN.
- Schedule the PSCM and instrument-cluster software update that helps prevent loss of electric power steering assist.
- Bring the recall notice if Mazda mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V282 when you call.
- Drive with extra care at low speeds until the repair is complete, since steering effort increases if power steering assist is lost.
What happens at the repair
Mazda's filing says the recall began in July 2014. The dealer repair will be free once available. At the dealer, a Mazda technician updates the software for the power steering control module and the instrument cluster module. If the vehicle's history shows a loss of torque sensor signal or fault codes tied to the power steering control module during the recall visit, the technician replaces the affected components at no charge.
Timeline
| May 29, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 16, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V282?
Recall 14V282 covers 33,000 2008-2011 Mazda Tribute and Tribute Hybrid vehicles with an electric power steering torque sensor problem. If the system loses power steering assist, low-speed steering takes more effort and crash risk increases. Mazda dealers update the steering software for free.
What should I do if my 2008-2011 Mazda Tribute or Tribute Hybrid is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 14V282. If it is, contact a franchised Mazda dealer and reference recall 14V282 or Mazda recall number 7614E. The dealer will update the power steering control module and instrument cluster module for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Mazda dealers update the power steering control module and instrument cluster module for free, and they replace affected steering components for free if related fault history is found during the recall visit.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is harder steering at low speeds if electric power steering assist is lost. In recall 14V282, Mazda reported that this added steering effort increases crash risk, especially during parking, turns, and other low-speed maneuvers.
What if I bought my Mazda Tribute used?
The free repair still applies. Recalls follow the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Tribute or Tribute Hybrid is included, then call a franchised Mazda dealer with recall 14V282 or Mazda recall number 7614E.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V282000 |
|---|---|
| Mazda customer service | 1-800-222-5500 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V282 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V282000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →