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2007 Mazda Mazda3 airbags problems

The 2007 Mazda Mazda3 has 36 airbags complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

36

Airbags complaints

12%

Share of year

15

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Airbags complaints by year

Related recalls

21V494000AirbagsJuly 1, 2021 · 260,915 units

Defect

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Mazda3 vehicles. During air bag deployment, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel air bag module cover may shatter, and project plastic fragments into the vehicle.

Consequence

Plastic fragments can hit occupants during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the air bag module cover, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed between August 28, 2021 and October 28, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4921G.

What owners report

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MAZDA 3. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURES. THE INSURANCE COMPANY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY MAZDA.…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · June 11, 2007 · crash

Common questions

How many airbags complaints does the 2007 Mazda Mazda3 have?

NHTSA has 36 complaints about the 2007 Mazda Mazda3 airbags — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2007 Mazda Mazda3 airbags?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the airbags: 21V494000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.