Mazda B Series, Xedos Recall R/2020/057: Moisture Could Enter The Airbag Inflator Causing The Propellnt To Degrade, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Mar 2020
- Launched
- 1,649
- vehicles in the UK
- AL003A
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mazda recalled B Series, Xedos vehicles built between 20 June 1996 and 15 November 1999. The absorption of moisture into the driver,s airbag propellant could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture. The dealer will replace the airbag inflator or the airbag assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The absorption of moisture into the driver,s airbag propellant could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: MOISTURE COULD ENTER THE AIRBAG INFLATOR CAUSING THE PROPELLNT TO DEGRADE Defect: The absorption of moisture into the driver�s airbag propellant could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture. Remedy: Replace the airbag inflator or the airbag assembly. Mazda is still preparing for the development and production of the remedy parts.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the airbag inflator or the airbag assembly.
Are You Affected?
B Series, Xedos built between 20 June 1996 and 15 November 1999 may be included. Mazda estimates 1,649 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mazda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mazda.
- Book with any franchised Mazda dealer, quoting the campaign code AL003A or the DVSA reference R/2020/057. See how to get a Mazda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121, 626, B Series, Demio and 2 moreFire may occur | Urgent | R/2016/210 | |
| B SeriesFront steering knuckle may have cracked | Urgent | R/2003/058 | |
| MX3, XedosFracture of front suspension coil spring | Book soon | R/1997/054 | |
| XedosEngine wiring harness | Urgent | R/1994/028 | |
| MAZDA3The plastic logo on the steering wheel centre may shatter and project fragments into the vehicle interior during an air bag deployment | Urgent | R/2021/273 |
This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/2020/010 on 29 Jan 2020, for the engine may stall or fail to restart in some driving situations. The one launched after it was R/2020/058 on 23 Mar 2020, for one or both LED daytime running lamps may flicker flash or fail completely. You can also see every Mazda recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/057, launched 9 March 2020. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.