2006 Mazda Mazda3 Airbags Problems
NHTSA has 27 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2006 Mazda Mazda3, 16% of all 166 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest airbag complaint count among 21 Mazda3 model years. These complaints report 11 crashes and 10 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 57,000 miles.
- Airbags complaints
- 27
- 16% of 166
- Crashes reported
- 11
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 10
- Median mileage
- 57,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2006 Mazda Mazda3 airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 29, 2006, latest Nov 2, 2021.
Airbags recalls for the 2006 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.
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 2006 Mazda Mazda3 have airbag problems?
- NHTSA has 27 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2006 Mazda Mazda3, 16% of all complaints for this model year, including 11 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 57,000 miles.
- Which Mazda Mazda3 year has the most airbag complaints?
- The 2007 Mazda Mazda3 has the most airbag complaints (36), compared with 27 for the 2006.
- Is there a airbag recall for the 2006 Mazda Mazda3?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Mazda Mazda3 concerns the airbag: 21V494000.