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2007 Mazda Mazda3 Airbags Problems

NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2007 Mazda Mazda3, 16% of all 222 complaints for this model year. That is the highest airbag complaint count among 21 Mazda3 model years. These complaints report 15 crashes and 23 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 73,000 miles.

Airbags complaints
36
16% of 222
Crashes reported
15
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
23
Median mileage
73,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2007 Mazda Mazda3 airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 1, 2006, latest Nov 27, 2022.

2007 Mazda Mazda3 airbags complaints: complaints filed per month2Nov 2006May 2008May 2010Jan 2012Oct 2014May 2015Jan 2017Dec 2018
36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2006 to Nov 2022; peak Aug 2007 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2007 Mazda Mazda3

  1. 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.

  1. 200524 (25%)
  2. 200627 (16%)
  3. 200736 (16%)
  4. 200822 (7%)
  5. 20095 (4%)
  6. 201026 (4%)
  7. 201129 (22%)
  8. 201217 (8%)
  9. 20137 (6%)
  10. 20144 (3%)
  11. 20154 (3%)
  12. 20166 (6%)
  13. 20172 (2%)
  14. 20180 (0%)
  15. 20196 (8%)
  16. 20200 (0%)
  17. 20214 (8%)
  18. 202212 (50%)
  19. 20231 (8%)
  20. 20241 (8%)
  21. 20251 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Mazda Mazda3 have airbag problems?
NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2007 Mazda Mazda3, 16% of all complaints for this model year, including 15 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 73,000 miles.
Which Mazda Mazda3 year has the most airbag complaints?
The 2007 Mazda Mazda3 has the most airbag complaints (36), compared with 36 for the 2007.
Is there a airbag recall for the 2007 Mazda Mazda3?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Mazda Mazda3 concerns the airbag: 21V494000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.