Four problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 2005 Mazda MAZDA3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Mazda MAZDA3 based on all problems reported for the 2005 MAZDA3.
This is an update to the previous complaint as the same issue, the airbag light being on, has already been recalled in certain VIN#s and apparently needs expanding. Please reference Mazda recall #2504k or NHTSA recall # 04v559. My airbag light has come on and stays on for no apparent reason. It stays on when parked or driving, it is on at all times the vehicle is on and is not associated with any event.
The contact owns a 2005 Mazda 3. The contact stated that after reclining the passenger seat, the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 04v559000 (air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Anytime after it rains, the air bag light comes on. Doing internet research, its most likely the crash sensors that have cracks that allow moisture in. The dealer wants to run extensive tests costing hundreds of dollars, when I am sure they already know what it is. It says on the internet that the air bag won't deploy in the event of a crash with this defect. Older models of this car have been recalled for this. This is a safety item and the car should be recalled.
Air bag light on, I see there is a recall for this problem for my 2005 Mazda3, but Mazda says that my VIN number is not part of the recall eventhough the year and model match the recall.