Component Record

Mazda MAZDA6 2005 Air Bags Problems

76 distinct owners reported a air bags problem on the 2005 Mazda MAZDA6 - 52% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage76 complaints

76 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

17V474000Reported July 26, 2017 - 308,992 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 26, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 308,992 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

18V402000Reported June 15, 2018 - 308,591 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 15, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 308,591 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

19V781000Reported October 31, 2019 - 47,006 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 31, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 47,006 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Power Train19 Engine15 Electrical System13 Vehicle Speed Control7 Lighting7 Vehicle Structure6

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 November 1, 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.