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    My 2021 Mazda BT-50 ute's engine light is on and the vehicle won't go above 50km/h or out of second gear.

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    My 2021 Mazda BT-50 ute XTR is an automatic. And although it’s not even six months old, the engine light is on. Plus the vehicle won't go above 50km/h or out of second gear. Do you know what the issue may be?

    Answered by CarsGuide
    24 March 2022
    David Morley

    It sounds awfully like the car has entered what’s called limp-home mode. As the name suggests, this allows the ute to run just enough to get you to a workshop without damaging anything else. Limp-home is usually associated with a problem in one of the car’s systems, whether that’s electronic, fuel-system, exhaust system (DPF) or a mechanical fault with the engine or transmission. It’s kind of a self-preservation function.

    The good news is that you’re still well and truly overed by the factory warranty, so it’s back to the dealership for your BT-50. This is absolutely Mazda’s problem, not yours.

    Disclaimer: You acknowledge and agree that all answers are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as bespoke advice. Carsguide is not liable for the accuracy of any information provided in the answers.
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