2021 Mazda Mazda3 — Recalls & Safety

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this vehicle and 54 owner complaints. Recall repairs are free by US law at any authorized dealer.

1 Campaign

Every Recall on File

TIRES:VALVE 21V101000 22/02/2021

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

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.

Free fix: 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.

NHTSA Crash Tests

Official Safety Ratings

2021 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB AWD

★★★★★

Overall

5/5 stars

★★★★★

Frontal Crash

NHTSA test

★★★★★

Side Crash

NHTSA test

★★★★★

Rollover

NHTSA test

Other Years

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Recall Checker

Any year, make and model: open the Car Recall Checker. Also see owner-reported problems & years to avoid for the 2021 Mazda Mazda3. Data: NHTSA (US DOT, public domain), cached up to 7 days.

Questions

FAQ

Does the 2021 Mazda Mazda3 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2021 Mazda Mazda3. Every listed defect must be repaired free of charge by any authorized Mazda dealer, regardless of vehicle age or ownership history.

Is the recall repair really free?

Yes. US federal law requires manufacturers to fix safety recalls free at any authorized dealer — parts and labour. You do not need to be the original owner.

How do I check my exact vehicle?

This page covers the 2021 Mazda Mazda3 generally. For your specific car, use the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — it tells you whether YOUR vehicle's recalls were already repaired.