Mazda Recalls 34,000 Vehicles to Fix Airbags That May Not Deploy
Mazda will recall more than 170,000 vehicles in the United States and another 34,000 in Canada due to an airbag problem.
Affected models include the Mazda3 compact car and the CX-30 subcompact SUV covering the 2024-2025 model years. Both are built in Mexico on the same platform and share many components.
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According to the recall notice posted by Transport Canada, in some cases, if the ignition switch is left in the "ON" position for too long, it could drain the battery. As a result, when the battery is recharged and the vehicle is restarted, the airbag warning light will turn on and the airbags won't work in a crash.
That’s a pretty serious problem, obviously, so Mazda is urging owners to take their vehicle to a dealership for an inspection. As necessary, Mazda technicians will update the vehicle software or replace the airbag sensor unit.
The current Mazda3 and CX-30, which were launched in North America as 2019 and 2020 models, respectively, are nearing the end of their cycles. While they remain attractive, fun to drive and reliable, a new generation is counted on to face more modern competitors in their segments. However, Mazda has yet to reveal or provide any official details about their successors at the time of writing.
