Mazda MAZDA3 Recall R/2021/273: The Plastic Logo On The Steering Wheel Centre May Shatter And Project Fragments Into The…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Aug 2021
- Launched
- 36,741
- vehicles in the UK
- AM026A
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mazda recalled MAZDA3 vehicles built between 19 May 2020 and 24 November 2020. The plastic logo on the steering wheel centre may shatter and project fragments into the vehicle interior during an air bag deployment. The dealer will replace the airbag module cover with an improved part. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The plastic logo on the steering wheel centre may shatter and project fragments into the vehicle interior during an air bag deployment.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE PLASTIC LOGO ON THE STEERING WHEEL CENTRE MAY SHATTER AND PROJECT FRAGMENTS INTO THE VEHICLE INTERIOR DURING AN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT Defect: The plastic logo on the steering wheel centre may shatter and project fragments into the vehicle interior during an air bag deployment. Remedy: The airbag module cover is to be replaced with an improved part.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the plastic logo on the steering wheel centre may shatter and project fragments into the vehicle interior during an air bag deployment.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the airbag module cover with an improved part.
Are You Affected?
MAZDA3 built between 19 May 2020 and 24 November 2020 may be included. Mazda estimates 36,741 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 AM026A or the DVSA reference R/2021/273. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CX-30, MAZDA3On affected vehicles the images from the rear view / 360 cameras may not display | Low | R/2023/312 | |
| CX-3, CX-5, MAZDA2, MAZDA3 and 2 moreLow pressure fuel pump impeller might become deformed | Urgent | R/2021/435 | |
| MAZDA3The engine may stall or fail to restart in some driving situations | Urgent | R/2020/010 | |
| CX-30, MAZDA3Vehicles may unexpectedly stop due to inadvertent activation of the automated smart brake support (sbs) system | Urgent | R/2020/009 | |
| MAZDA3The software controlling the air / fuel ratio contains an error | Low | R/2019/358 |
This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/2021/154 on 27 Apr 2021, for the front passenger main frontal air bag could split at the seam and may not deploy…. The one launched after it was R/2021/411 on 13 Dec 2021, for fuel may leak from fuel pump rings. You can also see every Mazda recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/273, launched 2 August 2021. 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.