Recall 21V494000: 2004–2007 Mazda MAZDA3

Report received

Jul 1, 2021

Manufacturer

Mazda North American Operations

Potentially affected

260,915vehicles

Model years

2004–2007

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Mazda3 vehicles. During air bag deployment, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel air bag module cover may shatter, and project plastic fragments into the vehicle.

Possible consequence

Plastic fragments can hit occupants during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the air bag module cover, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed between August 28, 2021 and October 28, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4921G.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2004 Mazda MAZDA3145 complaints
• 2005 Mazda MAZDA397 complaints
• 2006 Mazda MAZDA3166 complaints
• 2007 Mazda MAZDA3222 complaints