Model year record

2021 Mazda MAZDA3

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 71 owner complaints on file.

Mazda MAZDA3, 2019–2026 generation
Pictured: the 2019–2026 generation. Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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
Engine19—
Electrical system71,700 mi
Unknown or other7—
Service brakes5—
Air bags4—
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking4—
Power train4—
Forward collision avoidance: warnings2—
Fuel/propulsion system2—
Lane departure: assist2—
Lane departure: blind spot detection21,700 mi
Structure: body2—
Suspension2—
Vehicle speed control2—
Wheels2—
Forward collision avoidance1—
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control1—
Lane departure: warning1—
Seat belts1—
Steering1—

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.

Other Mazda MAZDA3 model years

All Mazda MAZDA3 recalls by year

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.