2005 Mazda Mazda3 Airbags Problems
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2005 Mazda Mazda3, 25% of all 97 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest airbag complaint count among 21 Mazda3 model years. These complaints report 8 crashes and 9 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 70,000 miles.
- Airbags complaints
- 24
- 25% of 97
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 9
- Median mileage
- 70,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
When 2005 Mazda Mazda3 airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 4, 2007, latest May 13, 2025.
Airbags recalls for the 2005 Mazda Mazda3
- NHTSA 21V494000Jul 1, 2021Airbags260,915 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Mazda3 vehicles. During air bag deployment, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel air bag module cover may shatter, and project plastic fragments into the vehicle.
Risk: Plastic fragments can hit occupants during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the air bag module cover, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed between August 28, 2021 and October 28, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4921G.
- NHTSA 04V559000Nov 22, 2004Airbags2 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
On two passenger vehicles, a crack in the solder connection attaching the acceleration sensor in the sas unit made contact with the base plate, damaging the solder connection.
Risk: The airbag may not deploy when the vehicle is involved in a frontal crash and it can cause serious injuries.
Remedy: Dealers repaired these vehicles. The two vehicle owners were contacted by telephone on november 22, 2004, and these vehicles have been repaired.
Airbags complaints by Mazda3 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Mazda Mazda3 have airbag problems?
- NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2005 Mazda Mazda3, 25% of all complaints for this model year, including 8 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 70,000 miles.
- Which Mazda Mazda3 year has the most airbag complaints?
- The 2007 Mazda Mazda3 has the most airbag complaints (36), compared with 24 for the 2005.
- Is there a airbag recall for the 2005 Mazda Mazda3?
- Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2005 Mazda Mazda3 concern the airbag: 21V494000 and 04V559000.