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2022 Mazda Mazda3
2022 Mazda Mazda3: air bag warnings dominate the complaints
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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