2011 Mazda Mazda3 airbags problems
The 2011 Mazda Mazda3 has 29 airbags complaints filed with NHTSA — 16% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
29
Airbags complaints
16%
Share of year
8
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Airbags complaints by year
What owners report
“THE MAZDA 3 HIT A LARGE TRUCK BROADSIDE, WHICH CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END OF THE CAR. THE MAZDA IS LIKELY TOTALED. THOUGH THE MAZDA 3 IS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT, SIDE AND OVERHEAD AIRBAGS, NOT ONE AIRBAG DEPLOYED IN THE ACCIDENT, NOT EVEN THE DRIVER'S-SIDE FRONT AIRBAG. AMAZINGLY, NO ONE…”
Common questions
How many airbags complaints does the 2011 Mazda Mazda3 have?
NHTSA has 29 complaints about the 2011 Mazda Mazda3 airbags — 16% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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.