Model year record

2021 Mazda MAZDA3

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 79 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V101000

Tires: valve

Component
Tires: valve
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Vehicles affected
599
Reported to NHTSA
2021-02-22
Owners notified
2021-04-06

Defect description

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2021 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles. Air may suddenly leak from the tire air valve.

Safety risk

A sudden air leak from the tire air valve may cause a loss of vehicle control while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four tire air valves with new parts, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4721B.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine20
Electrical system81,700 mi
Unknown or other8
Power train5
Air bags4
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking4
Service brakes4
Lane departure: assist3
Lane departure: blind spot detection31,700 mi
Vehicle speed control3
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control2
Forward collision avoidance: warnings2
Fuel/propulsion system2
Steering2
Structure: body2
Suspension2
Wheels2
Forward collision avoidance1
Lane departure: warning1
Seat belts1

The 2020 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2022 model has 2 times 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.