2021 Mazda Mazda3 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 54
Latest campaign: Feb 22, 2021

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Tires	1	Feb 22, 2021	21V101000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Feb 22, 2021Latest campaign


Feb 22, 202121V101000	Tires: valve A sudden air leak from the tire air valve may cause a loss of vehicle control while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V101000 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 21V101000 · Feb 22, 2021

Feb 22, 202121V101000

Tires: valve

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V101000

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.
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.
Campaign: NHTSA 21V101000 · Feb 22, 2021

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).

Owner complaints by component54

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

54Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	19	35	0	0	0
Electrical system	7	13	1	2	0
Forward collision avoidance	7	13	0	0	0
Unknown or other	7	13	0	0	0
Service brakes	5	9	0	0	0
Power train	4	7	0	0	0
Air bags	4	7	1	0	1
Lane departure	3	6	0	0	0
Suspension	2	4	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	2	4	1	0	0
Wheels	2	4	0	0	0
Structure	2	4	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	2	4	0	0	0
Steering	1	2	1	0	0
Seat belts	1	2	0	0	0

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

Electrical system
“While driving to work, the dashboard displayed “Charging system malfunction, pull over.” The driver pulled over safely.”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770741
Suspension
“Vehicle: 2021 Mazda Mazda3 VIN: [XXX] Mileage at failure: 111,777 Date the problem started: [date you first heard the clunk] Location: [town], [XXX] Crash / fire / injury / death: No Was the vehicle moving?”
Filed 10/08/2026 · ODI 11769872
Service brakes
“Car made grinding sound with notable vibration when starting to move after shifting into drive. Felt like brakes weren't releasing.”
Filed 09/28/2026 · ODI 11767607

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2021 Mazda Mazda3 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Mazda Mazda3 have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2021 Mazda Mazda3. The most recent, 21V101000 (reported February 22, 2021), concerns tires. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Mazda Mazda3?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 19 complaints out of 54 filed with NHTSA (35%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 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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