2007 Mazda MAZDA3 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3, and owners have filed 222 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2007 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…
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Electric power assist system (steering)
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.
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.
222 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3 have filed 222 complaints with NHTSA; 28 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 28 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 77,063 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 23 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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. The check engine warning light w”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 6, 2026 · 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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 26, 2025 · Steering
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 2007 Mazda MAZDA3
How do I know if my 2007 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 10V374000).
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.
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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.