Mazda has issued two separate recalls impacting a total of more than 183,000 vehicles due to issues with airbags not deploying and an indicator light that may not flash.
According to notices posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recalls impact a combined 183,656 vehicles, including certain cars in the following models:
- Airbag issue: 2024-2025 CX-30 and 2024-2025 Mazda3
- Indicator light issue: 2024-2025 Mazda MX-5
Here’s what we know about each recall so far.
Mazda airbag recall: CX-30, Mazda3
- Impacted models: 2024-2025 Mazda3 and 2024-2025 CX-30
- Number of vehicles impacted: 171,412
- Mazda recall number: 7525E
- NHTSA recall number: 25V357000
The majority of the Mazda vehicles being recalled (171,412) were due to an airbag issue. The vehicles were recalled because the airbags may not deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of injuries.
According to Mazda, certain 2024-2025 Mazda3 and CX30 vehicles may have faulty air bag sensors that set an error code, which could deactivate the airbags due to a low battery condition.
The vehicles were built between May 2023 and January 2025 in Mexico and Japan. Mazda began investigating the issue after someone within the U.S. market reported an airbag warning light issue in June 2024.
“At that time, Mazda determined that the issue was non-safety related, as it was attributed to customer usage and/or error of leaving the ignition in the ‘ON’ position for two or more hours without starting the engine,” the company said. “This caused the battery to deplete to a level where the engine could no longer be started, resulting in the illumination of the air bag warning light after the battery is recharged then the engine is started.”
To fix the issue, dealers will reprogram the air bag sensor units with new software or replace the unit for free. Mazda said it plans to mail owners notification letters by July 28.
More on the indicator light issue
- Vehicle models: 2024-2025 Mazda MX-5
- Number of vehicles impacted: 12,244
- Mazda recall number: 7425E
- NHTSA recall number: 25V336000
The rest of the Mazda vehicles recalled this week (12,244) could have an indicator light issue, according to the carmaker.
The company said an indicator light on the vehicle fails to light up and warn drivers of a traction control system or dynamic stability control system issue, increasing the likelihood of them crashing.
The indicator light recall includes certain 2024-2025 Mazda MX-5 vehicles.
Mazda said it identified the issue after a supplier found a software error in February. The company added it made mass production changes with improved software in March.
“As of May 19, 2025, Mazda is not aware of any reports of accidents or injuries related to this concern,” the company wrote. “Also, as of this date, no field report has been received by the U.S. and the U.S. Territories.”
Mazda said dealers will replace the dynamic stability control unit for free. The company will mail owner notification letters by July 21.
Owners can contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 6.
Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY’s NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at sdmartin@usatoday.com.
