2006 Mazda Mazda3 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2006 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 166
Latest campaign: Jul 1, 2021

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	1	Jul 1, 2021	21V494000
Equipment	1	Apr 2, 2009	09E011000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 1, 2021Latest campaign


Jul 1, 202121V494000	Air bags: frontal Plastic fragments can hit occupants during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V494000 What's wrong 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. Risk Plastic fragments can hit occupants during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury. 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. Campaign NHTSA 21V494000 · Jul 1, 2021
Apr 2, 200909E011000	Equipment THIS MAY RESULT IN THE BOLT(S) SNAPPING OFF DURING USE OR WITHOUT A LOAD. DetailsHide details for campaign 09E011000 What's wrong THULE, INC. IS RECALLING 2,323 OWNER-INSTALLED ROOF-MOUNTED FIT KITS, MODELS 3068 AND 3069, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2008 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2009 THAT ARE USED WITH THULE PODIUM FOOT PACKS, MODELS 460 AND 460R. THESE FIT KITS WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BOLT(S) USED TO SECURE THE FOOT TO THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED TO A HARDNESS THAT MAY CAUSE THE BOLT(S) TO BE BRITTLE AND POTENTIALLY BREAK UNDER STRESS. Risk THIS MAY RESULT IN THE BOLT(S) SNAPPING OFF DURING USE OR WITHOUT A LOAD. THE UNSECURED RACK AND LOAD CAN THEN COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING CREATING A POTENTIAL ROAD HAZARD, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Remedy THULE WILL MAIL A RETRO FIT KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THULE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-238-2388. Campaign NHTSA 09E011000 · Apr 2, 2009

Jul 1, 202121V494000

Air bags: frontal

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V494000

What's wrong: 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.
Risk: Plastic fragments can hit occupants during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Campaign: NHTSA 21V494000 · Jul 1, 2021

Apr 2, 200909E011000

Equipment

THIS MAY RESULT IN THE BOLT(S) SNAPPING OFF DURING USE OR WITHOUT A LOAD.

DetailsHide details for campaign 09E011000

What's wrong: THULE, INC. IS RECALLING 2,323 OWNER-INSTALLED ROOF-MOUNTED FIT KITS, MODELS 3068 AND 3069, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2008 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2009 THAT ARE USED WITH THULE PODIUM FOOT PACKS, MODELS 460 AND 460R. THESE FIT KITS WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BOLT(S) USED TO SECURE THE FOOT TO THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED TO A HARDNESS THAT MAY CAUSE THE BOLT(S) TO BE BRITTLE AND POTENTIALLY BREAK UNDER STRESS.
Risk: THIS MAY RESULT IN THE BOLT(S) SNAPPING OFF DURING USE OR WITHOUT A LOAD. THE UNSECURED RACK AND LOAD CAN THEN COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING CREATING A POTENTIAL ROAD HAZARD, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: THULE WILL MAIL A RETRO FIT KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THULE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-238-2388.
Campaign: NHTSA 09E011000 · Apr 2, 2009

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component166

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

166Complaints filed

21Involving a crash

3Involving a fire

15Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Steering	28	17	1	0	1
Air bags	27	16	11	0	10
Electrical system	21	13	1	1	0
Power train	21	13	1	0	0
Engine	17	10	0	1	0
Engine and engine cooling	17	10	1	1	1
Tires	15	9	3	0	1
Suspension	14	8	2	0	1
Service brakes	14	8	2	0	2
Structure	12	7	2	0	1
Unknown or other	8	5	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	7	4	3	0	1
Hydraulic	5	3	1	0	0
Wheels	3	2	0	0	0
Seats	3	2	1	0	1

11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Unknown or other
“There’s a recal in my current steering wheel of the 2006 Mazda 3 sedan i recently purchased”
Filed 04/23/2024 · ODI 11584697
Suspension
“The rear driver's side trailing arm broke into two pieces.”
Filed 07/31/2023 · ODI 11535582
Suspension
“Im having issues with rust the car it’s getting pretty much the car it’s falling apart the under body it’s nothing but rust I’m scared of changing a tire because there’s actually not a good grip where I can lift the car…”
Filed 02/22/2023 · ODI 11508457

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2006 Mazda Mazda3 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2006 Mazda Mazda3 have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2006 Mazda Mazda3. The most recent, 21V494000 (reported July 1, 2021), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2006 Mazda Mazda3?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 28 complaints out of 166 filed with NHTSA (17%). Across all complaints, owners reported 21 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2006 Mazda Mazda3?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mazda dealer.

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