We have taken note of complaints on Mazda CX5 imported cars – ZCSA
The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) says it has taken note of public complaints regarding faulty engines in some imported used Mazda CX-5 vehicles.
ZCSA Senior Inspector for Import Monitoring, Cleopatra Kunda, said the agency is working with other standards authorities to determine the causes of the reported faults.
Speaking during a media workshop in Lusaka last week, Ms. Kunda explained that ZCSA will first consult car importers to understand the common challenges consumers are facing, before directly engaging the vehicle manufacturer.
“This is a problem the agency has also observed on social media, and ZCSA has taken interest in the matter,” said Ms. Kunda.
Meanwhile, ZCSA has announced that it will begin inspecting car engine oils on the local market following complaints of engine failures, suspected to be linked to substandard oils.
ZCSA Inspector from the Import Quality Monitoring Department, Mwansa Malasha, said the agency will enforce new compulsory standards effective October 1, 2025, which will include inspections of engine oils.
He further urged both consumers and manufacturers to familiarize themselves with the new standards to ensure compliance and safeguard product quality.
-RCV