Do 2022 Mazda Mazda3 owners report Air Bags problems?

12 of 23 NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Mazda Mazda3 (52%) involve Air Bags.

Do 2022 Mazda Mazda3 owners report Electrical System problems?

4 of 23 NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Mazda Mazda3 (17%) involve Electrical System.

Do 2022 Mazda Mazda3 owners report Structure problems?

2 of 23 NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Mazda Mazda3 (9%) involve Structure.

2022 Mazda Mazda3 — Common Problems Owners Report

Owners filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags are by far the most reported area at 52%, more than triple the next area, the electrical system (17%). Structure, engine, and power train each account for 9%. No fires and no deaths are reported. One crash and two injuries are tied to the air bag complaints.

Most reported areas

Air Bags safety 52%

The single biggest complaint by far: 12 reports (52%), tied to 1 crash and 2 injuries. Owners describe repeated airbag and seat-belt pretensioner malfunction warnings. Confirm no warning lights stay on.

Electrical System0 17%

Second most reported: 4 reports (17%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. Reports point to wiring under the seat that ties back to airbag warnings.

Structure0 9%

2 reports (9%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. Owners mention persistent interior rattles. A minor complaint area.

Engine0 9%

2 reports (9%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. One owner reported a low-oil-level warning. A minor complaint area.

Power Train0 9%

2 reports (9%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. One report describes an all-wheel-drive transfer failure under 7,000 miles. A minor complaint area.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 23 complaints

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