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2010 Mazda MAZDA3 Air bags Problems

Complaints
26about this part
Share
4%of 686 total for the year
Median mileage
80,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the air bags of the 2010 Mazda MAZDA3, 4% of the 686 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Takata recall the red airbag light near the mileage has been blinking for two months now. The Mazda dealer mechanics checked the wiring and said they don't know what is causing it to do that. Its starts blinking as soon as I turn my car on. The other airbag light near the dashboard with the clock display is still on as usual, not blinking.”

NHTSA complaint #11019988, filed 2017-08, 115,893 miles

“Airbags deployed on my way home. There was no crash. I pulled over looked at my vehicle there was zero damage. Drove vehicle home contacted Mazda they told me to file a insurance claim even though I sent them a video of the vehicle. Drivers side airbags and drivers seat airbags deployed randomly.”

NHTSA complaint #11280978, filed 2019-11, 91,220 miles

“I entered my car first thing in the morning (after a fairly cold night). The car was stationary overnight sitting in my driveway. I looked over to my left and on the dashboard of the passenger side, there was an crack about 6-7 inches long on top of where the airbag sits. In the light, it appears that the crack will spread to the left and grow substantially in length/width. I am very concerned that this could potentially become an inhibitor to making the passenger function properly.”

NHTSA complaint #10958953, filed 2017-03, 58,000 miles

“Takata recall related accident happened 10/31/2014. There was no airbag recall at this time. I was hit on the drivers side classic t-bane accident. The airbag deployment caused more damage than the force of the actual accident. The side curtain airbag deployed. The other driver was traveling 20-30 MPH at impact. I was unconcious for approx 30 seconds to 1min and I couldn't remember my address for the first 15-20 minutes after the accident. Police were notified and showed to the scene. …”

NHTSA complaint #10985084, filed 2017-05, 75,000 miles

“I was involved in a front end collision, sitting at a stop light and hit head on by a car that was struck by another car failing to yield the right of way. It was determined that I was hit by the other car moving at approximately 55 MPH in the front end of my car, flipping it into the ditch nose first. I am fortunate to be here writing this because my air bags in the car did not deploy and they most certainly should have. Owners rely on their car's air bag to deploy in the event of this type of situation. I am fortunate to have had my seat belt on. …”

NHTSA complaint #11076165, filed 2018-03, 171,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025113%
202418%
202318%
20221250%
202147%
201968%
201722%
201666%
201543%
201443%
201376%
2012178%
20112922%
2010264%
200954%
2008227%
20073616%
20062716%
20052425%
20042517%

Other parts of the 2010 Mazda MAZDA3

Body and structure
169 complaints
Other or unknown
135 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
109 complaints
Seats
106 complaints
Wheels
54 complaints
Electrical system
50 complaints
Tires
48 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
40 complaints
Brakes
38 complaints
Steering
31 complaints
Exterior lighting
23 complaints
Engine
22 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology