Mazda recalls cars and SUVs whose airbags may fail to deploy

Mazda recalls cars and SUVs whose airbags may fail to deploy

June 17, 2025 Bojan Popic

Washington D.C. – June 17, 2025 – Mazda (OTCMKTS:MZDAY) is recalling 171,412 vehicles whose airbags may not deploy in a crash. This reduces occupant protection, upping the risk of injury. 

The following models are affected: 

  • 2024 – 2025 Mazda CX-30
  • 2024 – 2025 Mazda 3

Recall summary

The airbags in the affected vehicles are controlled by a Sophisticated Airbag Sensor (SAS) unit, which may malfunction “due to low battery.” This would only happen if the driver were to leave the ignition on with the engine turned off for two or more hours.

Recall risks

Without airbags to protect them, the passengers are more likely to sustain injuries in a crash. 

Warning signs

A fault within the SAS unit will trigger an airbag warning light and a corresponding message on the dashboard. 

Other Mazda recalls

In November 2024, Mazda recalled SUVs whose engines could stall due to a software glitch.

In June 2024, Mazda CX-70 SUVs were recalled over sudden braking caused by the unexpected activation of the vehicle’s automated braking system.    

The repair

Dealers will either replace the SAS unit or update its software. In either case, the repair will be done free of charge. 

The owners should be notified by July 28, 2025.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 171,000 cars and SUVs are affected by this Mazda airbag recall. To do a Mazda recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

Bojan PopicMazda recalls cars and SUVs whose airbags may fail to deploy
Mazda recalls new CX-90 and MAZDA 3 cars with faulty 360 cameras

Mazda recalls new CX-90 and MAZDA 3 cars with  faulty 360 cameras

November 29, 2023 Bojan Popic

Washington, D.C. – November 29, 2023 – Mazda (OTCMKTS:MZDAY) recalled 11,903 vehicles because their 360-degree cameras may fail to display an image. This limits visibility and ups the chances of backing into other vehicles or pedestrians. 

The following vehicles are affected by this recall: 

  • 2024 Mazda CX-90 
  • 2024 Mazda MAZDA 3 

Recall summary  

Due to a software issue, the image from one or more of the cameras may flicker or fail to display. If this happens, the driver’s view will be impaired. 

Recall risks

Risks posed by inoperable rearview cameras are well-documented in many of our previous recalls, such as this one from September 2023, which affected certain GM models. 

Other Mazda recalls

Inoperable rearview cameras were a cause of another Mazda recall that took place in July 2023. 

The repair

Dealers will update the monitor control module with an improved software version free of charge. 

Owners should receive letters with more information by December 22, 2023. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Mazda rearview camera recall affects more than 10,000 cars. To do a Mazda recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

Bojan PopicMazda recalls new CX-90 and MAZDA 3 cars with  faulty 360 cameras

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