Mazda Recalls 171,000 Vehicles Due to Airbag Malfunction
- Mazda recalled more than 183,000 vehicles in 2024–2025 in the U.S. due to airbags that may not deploy and a faulty indicator light.
- Mazda began investigating after a June 2024 U.S. report showed certain 2024–2025 Mazda3 and CX-30 models had faulty airbag sensors causing error codes that could deactivate airbags.
- The airbag recall affects 171,412 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles, and a separate recall covers 12,244 MX-5 models with indicator lights failing to warn about traction control issues.
- Mazda will mail notification letters; dealers will update software or replace sensors for free, and as of May 19, 2025, no related accidents or injuries were reported by Mazda.
- These recalls highlight risks linked to sensor errors causing airbag deactivation or unseen system faults, urging vehicle owners to seek dealer repairs promptly.
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Air bag issue prompts Mazda recall
Mazda has recalled more than 170,000 vehicles across Canada and the U.S. because of an issue with the Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor (SAS).The recall includes 2024 and 2025 models of the Mazda 3 and the Mazda CX-30.The automaker reported that if the vehicle's battery is depleted by leaving the ignition switch in the "ON" position for two hours or more without the engine running, it could cause an error with the SAS which deactivates the air bags.M…
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