Known Recalls

Model year record

2006 Mazda MAZDA3

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 224 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V494000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Vehicles affected
260,915
Reported to NHTSA
2021-07-01
Owners notified
2021-08-28

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Steering2766,000 mi
Air bags2557,000 mi
Engine1795,100 mi
Electrical system1678,000 mi
Power train15101,231 mi
Tires1320,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1237,210 mi
Suspension1061,000 mi
Service brakes8106,000 mi
Unknown or other891,000 mi
Structure: body572,000 mi
Structure: frame and members540,000 mi
Vehicle speed control546,900 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel4426 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine429,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission41,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system3113,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic330 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers212,500 mi
Equipment255,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility220,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights224,000 mi
Seats230,000 mi
Structure2426 mi
Suspension: front2—
Suspension: rear229,000 mi
Wheels272,000 mi
Air bags: frontal122,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1—
Electronic stability control (ESC)1180,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system155,000 mi
Exterior lighting135,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline12,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts1146,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner18,000 mi
Service brakes, electric1140,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads138,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor138,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Steering: electric power assist system135,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Tires: sidewall132,225 mi
Traction control system139,825 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control120,000 mi
Visibility152,000 mi
Wheels: rim13,500 mi

The 2005 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2007 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.