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2007 Mazda Mazda3 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2007 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 260
Latest campaign: Jul 1, 2021

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Equipment	2	Apr 2, 2009	09E011000 07V052000
Air bags	1	Jul 1, 2021	21V494000
Steering	1	Aug 12, 2010	10V374000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Jul 10, 2007	07V295000

Safety recalls5

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. Filed under Mazda3 Campaign NHTSA 21V494000 · Jul 1, 2021
Aug 12, 201010V374000	Steering: electric power assist system POWER STEERING ASSIST IS SUDDENLY LOST REDUCING THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE AS TYPICALLY EXPECTED, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 10V374000 What's wrong MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 MAZDA3 AND MAZDA5 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2, 2007 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2008. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST COULD OCCUR AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. Risk POWER STEERING ASSIST IS SUDDENLY LOST REDUCING THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE AS TYPICALLY EXPECTED, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy MAZDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-222-5500. Filed under Mazda3 Campaign NHTSA 10V374000 · Aug 12, 2010
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. Filed under Mazda3 Campaign NHTSA 09E011000 · Apr 2, 2009
Jul 10, 200707V295000	Engine and engine cooling IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUOUSLY DRIVEN UNDER SUCH CONDITION, THE NO. DetailsHide details for campaign 07V295000 What's wrong ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE NO. 4 LEFT SIDE ENGINE MOUNT BOLT MAY LOOSEN IF A SUDDEN RAPID ACCELERATION IS REPEATEDLY PERFORMED. Risk IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUOUSLY DRIVEN UNDER SUCH CONDITION, THE NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT BOLT MAY LOOSEN AND PULL OUT OR BREAK, ALLOWING THE TRANSMISSION TO BE OUT OF POSITION. IN EXTREME CASES, THE DRIVE SHAFT MAY BECOME DETACHED. IF THIS OCCURS THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE POWER AND WILL COME TO A STOP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT BOLT WITH A MODIFIED ONE, AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT RUBBER AND BRACKET WITH NEW ONES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALLBEGAN ON JULY 13, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 800-222-5500 . Filed under Mazdaspeed3 Campaign NHTSA 07V295000 · Jul 10, 2007
Feb 15, 200707V052000	Equipment IN THIS SITUATION IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MIGHT GET STUCK BEHIND THE FLOOR MAT, WHICH MAY PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM PROPERLY DECELERATING WHEN THE… DetailsHide details for campaign 07V052000 What's wrong ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ACCESSORY ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS, THERE IS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FLOOR MAT AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL. Risk IN THIS SITUATION IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MIGHT GET STUCK BEHIND THE FLOOR MAT, WHICH MAY PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM PROPERLY DECELERATING WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THE FLOOR MATS TO DEALERS AND WILL BE SHIPPED A NEW FLOOR MAT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500. Filed under Mazdaspeed3 Campaign NHTSA 07V052000 · Feb 15, 2007

Merged from NHTSA model names: Mazda3, Mazdaspeed3. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

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 component260

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

260Complaints filed

29Involving a crash

3Involving a fire

28Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Steering	90	35	9	0	5
Air bags	36	14	15	0	23
Power train	34	13	0	0	0
Engine	25	10	0	1	0
Engine and engine cooling	20	8	1	0	0
Electrical system	19	7	0	1	0
Suspension	18	7	1	0	0
Service brakes	16	6	2	0	3
Tires	14	5	2	0	0
Exterior lighting	13	5	1	1	0
Structure	12	5	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	10	4	2	0	2
Electronic stability control (ESC)	8	3	2	0	3
Hydraulic	8	3	1	0	1
Wheels	6	2	0	0	0

9 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, merged from NHTSA model names Mazda3, MAZDASPEED3.

Latest reports

Steering
“The contact owns a 2007 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH and making a turn, the steering wheel was difficult to turn to the left or the right.”
Filed 01/06/2026 · ODI 11709075
Steering
“Intermittently spanning several months, there is a sudden loss of power steering as the vehicle is in motion. Warning lights light up on the vehicle as power steering and power brakes are disengaged.”
Filed 07/26/2025 · ODI 11676412
Electrical system
“Radio stopped working.”
Filed 03/08/2025 · ODI 11647107

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2007 Mazda Mazda3 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2007 Mazda Mazda3 have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2007 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 are the 2007 Mazda Mazda3 recalls for?

The largest group is equipment, with 2 campaigns. Others: air bags (1), steering (1), engine and engine cooling (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2007 Mazda Mazda3?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 90 complaints out of 260 filed with NHTSA (35%). Across all complaints, owners reported 29 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2007 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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