2019 Mazda MAZDA3 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 74 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the air bags of the 2019 Mazda MAZDA3, 8% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Got alert regarding air bags while driving. Also rear mirror fell off the plastic casing while driving on freeway. They both happened at different instances. But both happened when I was driving freeway and scared me. Took into Mazda dealer and they said that both were known issue and airbag issue is unannounced recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11209904, filed 2019-05, 1,500 miles“Suddenly there was a error saying airbag system has malfunctioned in the middle of my commute. And it has been reoccurring. And I haven't heard a peep from the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #11231363, filed 2019-07, 2,000 miles“A few weeks ago the following error message popped up on my dashboard: “Airbag Malfunction. Have vehicle inspected”. This message came and went intermittently whenever I had a passenger in the vehicle. I scheduled and appointment at my local Mazda dealership service center and in the meantime looked up the issue and found that it was extremely common and caused by a design flaw where the wire harness to the seat airbags was too short causing eventual failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11631133, filed 2024-12“I believe I still have a takata air bag installed in my car. When there was an original question, Mazda only inspected the airbag. Is it ok and safe for me to continue to have the takata air bag or should it be replaced?”
NHTSA complaint #11399653, filed 2021-03“1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The airbag system, specifically the curtain airbags and related airbag control components, malfunctioned by deploying spontaneously without any collision or impact. The vehicle and deployed airbags are still available and can be inspected upon request. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The spontaneous deployment of all four curtain airbags created an immediate safety hazard. …”
NHTSA complaint #11711782, filed 2026-01Related service bulletins
- 11011139Nov 26, 2024A customer may complain of a rattle noise from the right side of the dash. The noise may be coming from the passenger side airbag.
- 10254098Apr 24, 2024A customer may complain of a rattle noise from the right side of the dash. The noise may be coming from the passenger side airbag.
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 2019 Mazda MAZDA3
15 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsForward collision avoidance
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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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