Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- May 29, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Mazda
- Category
- Vehicles & Parts
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Mazda
- Product type
- Air Bag/Restraint Control Module Software
- Model numbers
- CX-30, Mazda3
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
May 29, 2025
Reported by NHTSA
May 29, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Air bags that do not deploy in the event of a crash increase the risk of injury.
What You Should Do
Dealers will reprogram the SAS unit with improved software or replace the unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2025. Mazda's number for this recall is 7525E.
About This Product
The SAS-based air bag system uses sensors and restraint control modules to deploy airbags in crashes. This recall targets a software issue that could suppress deployment due to a low battery condition.
Why This Is Dangerous
If airbags fail to deploy during a crash, occupants face a higher risk of serious injury or death. The issue stems from the SAS unit software misbehaving under low battery conditions.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Owners of affected 2024-2025 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles should seek service promptly. Repairs are performed at no cost, and a deployed air bag remains a critical safety feature for vehicle occupants.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Identify your vehicle as 2024-2025 Mazda3 or CX-30.
- Locate VIN and cross-check with recall 7525E on NHTSA's page.
- Look for SAS warning indicators or air bag system alerts.
Where to find product info
VIN is on the driver-side dash near the windshield or near the driver door jamb. Recall details appear on NHTSA's recall portal and Mazda's recall notices.
What timeline to expect
Dealers will perform a software update or SAS unit replacement at no charge. The specific timeline is determined by dealer scheduling.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all communications with the dealer.
- Escalate to Mazda Customer Service if the dealer is unresponsive.
- Refer to NHTSA for further guidance and additional recall options.
How to prevent similar issues
- Check recall status before purchasing a used Mazda with CX-30 or Mazda3.
- Keep vehicle software up to date after recall repair.
- Confirm completion and obtain documentation.
- Monitor for SAS light or air bag warnings and seek prompt service if observed.
Documentation advice
Keep the recall notice, service receipts, VIN, and any correspondence with Mazda or the dealer for your records.
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Product Details
Models: 2024-2025 Mazda3, CX-30. Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations. Component: Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module Software. Recall number: 7525E. Recall date: 2027-05-05. Sold at: Unknown. Price: Unknown. Letters notifying owners mailed: 2025-07-24.
Key Facts
- recalls: 2024-2025 Mazda3 and CX-30
- recall number 7525E
- remedy: software reprogram or replacement at no charge
- hazard: airbags may not deploy in a crash
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