Component Record

Mazda MAZDA3 2004 Air Bags Problems

30 distinct owners reported a air bags problem on the 2004 Mazda MAZDA3 - 21% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage30 complaints

30 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

04V468000Reported September 24, 2004 - 42,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on September 24, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 42,000 vehicles across all affected models.

21V494000Reported July 1, 2021 - 260,915 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 1, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 260,915 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes33 Power Train24 Engine22 Steering19 Tires9 Electrical System8

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.