How many airbag complaints does NHTSA list for the 2010 Mazda3?

NHTSA lists 26 airbag complaints for the 2010 Mazda3, making up 4% of the 686 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an airbag recall for the 2010 Mazda3?

NHTSA data shows no related recalls listed for airbags on the 2010 Mazda3.

What airbag problems do 2010 Mazda3 owners report most?

Owners most often report airbags failing to deploy in crashes, false airbag warning lights, and passenger seat sensors misreading occupants.

Were there injuries linked to airbag issues in the 2010 Mazda3?

NHTSA complaint data links 6 injuries and 5 crashes to airbag-related issues in the 2010 Mazda3.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up in the 2010 Mazda3?

The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2010 Mazda3 is 80,000 miles.

2010 Mazda Mazda3 Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 26 airbag complaints for the 2010 Mazda3, 4% of that year's 686 total complaints. Owners report non-deployment in crashes, false warning lights, and passenger-sensor errors, with 5 crashes and 6 injuries linked. No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data.

Airbags complaints: 26; 4% of 686 complaints
All complaints this year: 686
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 6
Median mileage: 80,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbags failed to deploy during collisions, including a rollover and front and side impacts at various speeds.
Airbag warning light illuminated intermittently while driving, sometimes prompting a dealer to rewire the airbag connection.
Passenger seat weight sensor misread occupants, triggering false airbag-off warnings or seat belt buckle alerts even with no one or a light passenger in the seat.
Dashboard cracking appeared near the passenger-side airbag housing, raising concern about airbag deployment integrity.
Some owners noted the dashboard surface turning shiny and sticky near the airbag area, unrelated to a specific recall.

When 2010 Mazda Mazda3 airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 28, 2010, latest Mar 31, 2024.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2010 to Mar 2024; peak Aug 2017 (5).

Airbags recalls for the 2010 Mazda Mazda3

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Mazda3 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200524 (25%)
200627 (16%)
200736 (16%)
200822 (7%)
20095 (4%)
201026 (4%)
201129 (22%)
201217 (8%)
20137 (6%)
20144 (3%)
20154 (3%)
20166 (6%)
20172 (2%)
20180 (0%)
20196 (8%)
20200 (0%)
20214 (8%)
202212 (50%)
20231 (8%)
20241 (8%)
20251 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA list for the 2010 Mazda3?: NHTSA lists 26 airbag complaints for the 2010 Mazda3, making up 4% of the 686 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2010 Mazda3?: NHTSA data shows no related recalls listed for airbags on the 2010 Mazda3.
What airbag problems do 2010 Mazda3 owners report most?: Owners most often report airbags failing to deploy in crashes, false airbag warning lights, and passenger seat sensors misreading occupants.
Were there injuries linked to airbag issues in the 2010 Mazda3?: NHTSA complaint data links 6 injuries and 5 crashes to airbag-related issues in the 2010 Mazda3.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up in the 2010 Mazda3?: The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2010 Mazda3 is 80,000 miles.