Mazda North American Operations: Safety Recalls in 2021

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 7 safety recalls made by Mazda North American Operations in 2021. See the details of the recalls below.

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November 12, 2021

(Campaign #: 5321K)

Fuel Pump May Fail

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.

NHTSA ID: 21V875000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 121,038

Consequence Summary:

Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5321K.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 85.74

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September 27, 2021

(Campaign #: 5221I)

Seat May Slide Forward in a Crash/FMVSS 210

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CX-9 vehicles equipped with 60/40 split bench second-row seats. The left-side second-row seat may unexpectedly slide forward during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

NHTSA ID: 21V750000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 8,648

Consequence Summary:

A seat that slides forward during a crash can transfer excessive force onto a belted occupant, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will replace the internal parts of the affected second-row seats, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5221I.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 92.25

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September 24, 2021

(Campaign #: 5121I)

Fuel May Leak From Fuel Pump Mounting Rings

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 RX-8 and 2006-2007 MazdaSpeed6 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the fuel pump mounting rings.

NHTSA ID: 21V744000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 13,891

Consequence Summary:

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will install new fuel pump mounting rings. Dealers will also add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank on RX-8 vehicles. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5121I.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 23.55

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July 1, 2021

(Campaign #: 4921G)

Air Bag Cover Emblem May Shatter

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.

NHTSA ID: 21V494000

Component: AIR BAGS

# of Units Affected: 260,915

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 6.46

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March 10, 2021

(Campaign #: 4821C)

Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2009 B-Series pickup trucks. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

NHTSA ID: 21V162000

Component: AIR BAGS

# of Units Affected: 5,847

Consequence Summary:

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action:

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed April 26, 2021. A second letter was sent December 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4821C.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 40.4

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February 22, 2021

(Campaign #: 4721B)

Tire Air Valve May Leak

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

NHTSA ID: 21V101000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 599

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 96.83

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February 18, 2021

(Campaign #: 4621B)

Power Liftgate May Lower Unexpectedly

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CX-30 vehicles. When fully opened, the power liftgate may partially lower unexpectedly when the vehicle is parked facing uphill on a slope.

NHTSA ID: 21V086000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 13,857

Consequence Summary:

If the power liftgate unexpectedly lowers while a person is accessing the rear storage area of the vehicle, it can increase their risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will update the power liftgate control module software and inspect the serial number of the power liftgate drive unit, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4621B.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 97.18

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