2005 Mazda MAZDA3 air bags problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2005 Mazda MAZDA3 — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2005 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, other individuals informed the contact that there was a strong fuel odor coming from the…”
filed May 13, 2025
“The contact owns a 2005 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V494000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…”
filed Mar 7, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- During air bag deployment, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel air bag module cover…Campaign 21V494000 · Jul 1, 2021
- ON TWO PASSENGER VEHICLES, A CRACK IN THE SOLDER CONNECTION ATTACHING THE ACCELERATION…Campaign 04V559000 · Nov 22, 2004
Air Bags problems in other MAZDA3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 MAZDA3 | 12 | 52% |
| 2021 MAZDA3 | 4 | 8% |
| 2019 MAZDA3 | 6 | 8% |
| 2017 MAZDA3 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 MAZDA3 | 6 | 6% |
| 2015 MAZDA3 | 4 | 3% |
| 2014 MAZDA3 | 4 | 3% |
| 2013 MAZDA3 | 7 | 6% |
| 2012 MAZDA3 | 17 | 8% |
| 2011 MAZDA3 | 29 | 22% |
| 2010 MAZDA3 | 26 | 4% |
| 2009 MAZDA3 | 5 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Mazda MAZDA3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.