Note: The recall for the 2005-2008 RX-8 models has been superseded by recall <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2018038">2018038 (Mazda Recall 2018A)</a>, and the recall for the 2005-2006 MPV models has been superseded by recall <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2018578">2018578 (Mazda Recall 2618F)</a>.
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag inflator. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator. Additional
8,853 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 0617AUpdated June 10, 2026
On certain vehicles, the air conditioner drain hose may leak into the passenger compartment due to incorrect installation during the manufacturing process. Over time, an accumulation of moisture in the passenger cabin could affect the SRS system (airbags), engine management systems and/or other systems. This could increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash and/or increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the air conditioning drain hose to ensure correct installation and if necessary replace the drain hose.
3,848 vehicles affectedMfr ref: R89707Updated June 10, 2026
Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.
Note: For 2009 models listed, this recall only affects vehicles that were imported into Canada, and were originally sold or ever registered in certain areas of the United States that experience high or moderate levels of heat and humidity.
Safety Risk
If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.
Remedy
General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the passenger-front airbag.
Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.
On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat Occupant Classification System may malfunction and deactivate the front passenger airbag while a person is seated in the front passenger seat, illuminating the "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" warning light. This could result in the airbag not deploying when warranted in a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will verify the proper operation of the Occupant Classification System, and affect repairs if necessary.
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.
Safety Risk
If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.
Remedy
General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the passenger-front airbag.
Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.
295,974 vehicles affectedMfr ref: N212328800Updated June 10, 2026
On certain vehicles, the passenger's frontal airbag may not deploy correctly due to an issue in manufacturing. As a result of long-term storage, there could be insufficient compression strength of the coolant within the inflator housing of the passenger's frontal airbag, which may cause the airbag to fail to deploy properly in the event of a crash (where deployment is warranted), which could increase the risk of injury to the front passenger occupant.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger's frontal airbag inflator.
768 vehicles affectedMfr ref: PM691Updated June 10, 2026
Certain vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 208 - Occupant Protection in Frontal Impacts. Certain airbag control units may have been programmed incorrectly. In the event of a low speed crash warranting first stage deployment of the driver's or passenger's frontal airbags, the airbag may incorrectly deploy the second (higher impact) stage. If a front seat occupant was unbelted and out of position, the risk of injury to that occupant could be increased.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will update the airbag control unit.
9 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 2017030008Updated June 10, 2026
On certain vehicles, sensors are incompatible with the self-diagnostic software used by the Safety Restraint System (SRS) system, causing the SRS warning lamp to illuminate when a diagnostic check occurs. If the vehicle were continue being operated with the warning lamp illuminated, the inflatable curtain and side impact airbags may not deploy or the front airbags may deploy late. This could result in an increased risk of injury to an occupant during a crash.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace incompatible sensors with updated ones.
49 vehicles affectedMfr ref: SR12-003Updated June 10, 2026
Certain passenger vehicles. Static electricity can build up within the passenger-side air bag module and create significant enough charge to cause an inadvertent air bag deployment during triggering events. Most of these triggering events have occurred in cooler, dry weather and have generally included dusting or wiping of the dashboard, starting the car, or closing the door. Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will install a front passenger-side air bag module grounding strap
236 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 01051Updated June 10, 2026
On certain passenger vehicles a component in the inflator of some passenger air bag modules was not welded properly. As a result, the affected air bags may not deploy correctly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to a front seat passenger.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module.
130 vehicles affectedMfr ref: AJ60, HJ78Updated June 10, 2026
Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 208 - Occupant Protection. The air bag control module was programmed with incorrect software which could affect the deployment timing of the driver's front air bag. This could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant in a crash where airbag deployment is warranted.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the the airbag control module.
On certain vehicles equipped with the Curtain Shield airbag system, the curtain airbag may be twisted near the inflator due to improper assembly. In this condition, the gas supplied by the inflator may be inadequate for proper inflation of the bag, causing incomplete inflation of the curtain in the event of a collision.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect, and replace the curtain airbag if necessary.
1,112 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 410Updated June 10, 2026
On one certain vehicle, the driver front airbag module (manufactured by TRW) may not have been properly welded during the manufacturing process. In the event of a crash, the air bag may not unfold properly during deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
On certain vehicles, a defect may cause the occupant classification system electronic control unit to shut down unexpectedly, illuminating the supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning lamp, illuminating the passenger airbag disable indicator (Evoque model vehicles only) as well as disabling the airbags and other supplemental restraint systems. This could increase the risk of injury in a crash that warrants airbag deployment and/or other supplemental restraint system function.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will update vehicle software.
5,964 vehicles affectedMfr ref: P046Updated June 10, 2026
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag assembly.
139 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 61Updated June 10, 2026
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.
Safety Risk
If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the passenger-front airbag inflator replaced.
Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.
102,110 vehicles affectedMfr ref: TKC-19Updated June 10, 2026
On certain vehicles, due to a crack in the solder connection attaching the acceleration sensor in the airbag control unit, the airbag may not deploy when the vehicle is involved in a frontal crash.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the airbag control unit.
9 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 2504KUpdated June 10, 2026
On certain vehicles equipped with front door impact pressure sensors, the fasteners used to hold the front door impact pressure sensors may cause the sensor housing to fracture. If this occurs, it could affect the deployment of the side airbags in the event of a crash, which would increase the risk of injury to the front seat occupants.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both front door impact pressure sensors and use the correct fasteners.
44 vehicles affectedMfr ref: T64Updated June 10, 2026
On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the passenger airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger airbag inflator.
107,786 vehicles affectedMfr ref: H-2-13Updated June 10, 2026
