2012 Mazda MAZDA3 air bags problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2012 Mazda MAZDA3 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The dashboard of my 2012 Mazda 3 has separated from the instrument panel causing a gap between them. The dashboard has become very sticky leaving a black sticky film on the surface. This has caused a glare on the windshield making it hard to see at times while driving. There is a letter dated May…”
filed Apr 9, 2024
“Airbag warning light flashes intermittently, dealership said my car is not included in the takata airbag recall. Car has never been in an accident.”
filed Aug 12, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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% |
| 2011 MAZDA3 | 29 | 22% |
| 2010 MAZDA3 | 26 | 4% |
| 2009 MAZDA3 | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 MAZDA3 | 22 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 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.