NHTSA Recall 21V494000: Air bags: frontal
Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 260,915 vehicles. It affects 2004–2007 Mazda MAZDA3.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V494000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 4921G |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | July 1, 2021 |
| Owner notification | August 28, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V494000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.