2021 Mazda Mazda3 and CX-30 tire air valve failure recall
Mazda is recalling 2021 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles because air may leak from the tire air valve, potentially causing loss of vehicle control. Mazda will replace all tire air valves at no cost.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The source describes a structural vehicle defect (tire air valve failure) with theoretical risk of crash due to loss of vehicle control. However, no injuries or deaths are reported. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injury score at most 3 (High).
Plain-English summary
Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2021 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles due to a defect in the tire air valve.
Air may suddenly leak from the tire air valve during vehicle operation. This sudden air leak can cause a loss of vehicle control while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners will be notified by Mazda. Dealers will replace all four tire air valves with new parts at no charge. The recall began April 6, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4 (Mazda's recall number is 4721B), or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2021 MAZDA MAZDA3
- Brand
- MAZDA
- Manufacturer
- Mazda North American Operations
- Category
- Vehicle
- Hazard
- air-leak
- loss-of-control
- crash
- Affected units
- 599
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- MAZDA3
- CX-30
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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