Mazda Takata Airbag Recalls

What is a vehicle recall?

A vehicle recall occurs when Mazda Australia determines that one of our models has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal safety standard.

The recall has been launched as part of a global Takata airbag recall campaign involving multiple manufacturers. The airbag inflator/inflators may have been exposed to moisture absorption over time, causing degradation of the inflator propellant. In the event of a collision, the inflator may rupture and cause the airbag to deploy abnormally, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.

If you want to check if your car is affected by the Takata Airbag Recall click here to check your Vehicle Identification Number. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a unique number that identifies your vehicle. Please refer to the Specifications section of your owner’s manual for the exact location of this number.

A small number of vehicles imported into Australia are fitted with Takata ‘Alpha’ airbags. Customers with vehicles fitted with Takata Alpha Airbags need to take immediate steps to have their airbags replaced Alpha bags may present a higher risk subset of the Takata bags being recalled.

It is critical that owners of cars with alpha airbags installed take immediate steps to have the airbags replaced because of the risk that injury or death could occur if the airbag misdeploys. All other customers whose vehicles are on the recall list are urged to arrange for the replacement of the Takata airbags in their vehicles as soon as possible due to the safety risks involved in the use of these vehicles.

Customers should call their local dealer to arrange a replacement airbag.

The inflator inside the airbag assembly will be replaced by an Authorised Mazda Dealer at no cost to the customer.

Mazda Australia gathers information from its own database and a national database from the Road Traffic Authorities around Australia. Second-hand vehicles are included in the notification process and the repairs are also completed free of charge for these owners.

The brand of replacement component depends on the vehicle model.

Customers will be notified by Mazda Australia.

We encourage you to contact the business that replaced your airbag and ask what type of airbag was fitted into your vehicle and where it was purchased from. If the airbag was purchased from an Authorised Mazda Dealer, we will be able to identify if it requires replacement. Alternately, you can take your vehicle to any Authorised Mazda Dealer who can check the type of airbag inflator that is installed in your vehicle.

Customers should contact Mazda Australia on 1800 931 024 between 8:30 am and 7:00 pm (AEST) or visit the Product Safety Australia Website https://www.productsafety.gov.au/news/takata-airbag-recalls-affecting-australian-consumers

Quarterly Completion Schedule.pdf

Recall and Replacement Timetable.pdf

Recall Initiation Schedule.pdf