2006 Mazda MAZDA3 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2006 Mazda MAZDA3, and owners have filed 166 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2006 Mazda MAZDA3
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Air bags: frontal
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.
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…
166 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Mazda MAZDA3 have filed 166 complaints with NHTSA; 21 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 15 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 73,481 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 18 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“There’s a recal in my current steering wheel of the 2006 Mazda 3 sedan i recently purchased”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 23, 2024 · Unknown or other
“The rear driver's side trailing arm broke into two pieces.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 31, 2023 · Suspension
Compare Mazda MAZDA3 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mazda MAZDA3 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Mazda MAZDA3 | 2 | 145 |
| 2005 Mazda MAZDA3 | 2 | 97 |
| 2006 Mazda MAZDA3 | 1 | 166 |
| 2007 Mazda MAZDA3 | 2 | 222 |
| 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 | 2 | 303 |
| 2009 Mazda MAZDA3 | 3 | 115 |
| 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 | 3 | 686 |
| 2011 Mazda MAZDA3 | 2 | 132 |
| 2012 Mazda MAZDA3 | 1 | 226 |
| 2013 Mazda MAZDA3 | 1 | 117 |
| 2014 Mazda MAZDA3 | 4 | 138 |
| 2015 Mazda MAZDA3 | 4 | 130 |
| 2016 Mazda MAZDA3 | 6 | 104 |
| 2017 Mazda MAZDA3 | 2 | 83 |
| 2018 Mazda MAZDA3 | 4 | 108 |
| 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 | 6 | 74 |
| 2020 Mazda MAZDA3 | 2 | 32 |
| 2021 Mazda MAZDA3 | 1 | 52 |
| 2022 Mazda MAZDA3 | 0 | 24 |
| 2023 Mazda MAZDA3 | 0 | 12 |
| 2024 Mazda MAZDA3 | 3 | 12 |
| 2025 Mazda MAZDA3 | 1 | 8 |
| 2026 Mazda MAZDA3 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2006 Mazda MAZDA3
How do I know if my 2006 Mazda MAZDA3 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2006 Mazda MAZDA3; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mazda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V494000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Mazda models
- 6263,130 complaints
- CX-52,451 complaints
- MAZDA62,234 complaints
- Tribute2,102 complaints
- CX-91,438 complaints
- CX-71,132 complaints
- Protege1,076 complaints
- Mpv938 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.