2006 Mazda MAZDA3 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 16%of 166 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Mazda MAZDA3, 16% of the 166 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles. 11 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Airbag light has come one and stays on. I called Mazda and have an incident report. This is a common issue and per Mazda, until they receive enough complaints, they will not recall, hence why I am filing this complaint.”
NHTSA complaint #10463020, filed 2012-06, 64,000 miles“This is what I wrote to Mazda regarding my airbags: the reason I'm contacting you is because I recently heard in the news that you were recalling many cars for faulty airbags for warm weather climates in florida and puerto rico. I tried looking at the recall information on your website but it does not work. That webpage is blank when you hit the link. The reason I'm writing is to see if my car is part of the recall as well. Two weeks ago my airbag light turned on. I live in florida as well. My car is only from 2006 and only 8 years old. …”
NHTSA complaint #10609646, filed 2014-07, 151,593 miles“I was in an accident where my vehicle was struck on the passenger side by a vehicle traveling over 30 MPH in a perpendicular direction. The side curtain air bags deployed, however both the front and rear air bags caught on a trim piece at the top of the b-pillar. The air bags did not reach their design intent locations. I have a picture available. The vehicle has been considered a total loss by my insurance company and is no longer available for review through me. No additional injuries occurred due to the lack of proper air bag deployment.”
NHTSA complaint #10182465, filed 2007-02, 15,900 miles“Air bag indicator light remains on , the dashboard, making one believe that there is a problem with the system. There was a similar problem with this in florida cars...it now seems to be a more wide spread problem in all areas of the country.”
NHTSA complaint #10617786, filed 2014-07, 167,000 miles“1. Manufacturing defect? 2. Front air bag crash sensor intermittent (open circuit error). Causing airbag light cluster to illuminate. When illuminated airbags will not deploy in the event of a crash. 3. Replaced front crash sensor.”
NHTSA complaint #10308323, filed 2010-02, 40,000 milesRelated recalls
- 21V494000Jul 1, 2021Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Mazda3 vehicles. During air bag deployment, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel…Covers: Mazda MAZDA3 2004–2007
Related service bulletins
- 10153329Jan 10, 2019This information is provided to help address Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator illumination concerns during vehicle service.
- 10136784Apr 5, 2018This information is provided to help address Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator illumination concerns during vehicle service.
- 10134925Feb 16, 2018The Workshop Manual has two-different airbag procedures, one for Standard Deployment and one for Two-Step Deployment. Standard Deployment is for Mexico spec vehicles and Two-Step…
- 10213417Feb 5, 2016Passenger fAirbag deactivation (PAD) indicator light illumination
- 10110991Nov 19, 2013This information is provided to help address Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator illumination con-cerns during vehicle service.
- 10054788Nov 19, 2013Mazda: information provided regarding the indicator light illumination of the passenger airbag deactivation (pad).
- 10021000Oct 4, 2006Non genuine accessories affect air bag operation.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 13% |
| 2024 | 1 | 8% |
| 2023 | 1 | 8% |
| 2022 | 12 | 50% |
| 2021 | 4 | 7% |
| 2019 | 6 | 8% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 6 | 6% |
| 2015 | 4 | 3% |
| 2014 | 4 | 3% |
| 2013 | 7 | 6% |
| 2012 | 17 | 8% |
| 2011 | 29 | 22% |
| 2010 | 26 | 4% |
| 2009 | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 | 22 | 7% |
| 2007 | 36 | 16% |
| 2006 | 27 | 16% |
| 2005 | 24 | 25% |
| 2004 | 25 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2006 Mazda MAZDA3
28 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsTires
14 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEquipment
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Mazda MAZDA3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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