Three problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2011 Mazda MAZDA3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Mazda MAZDA3 based on all problems reported for the 2011 MAZDA3.
Tl the contact owned a 2011 Mazda 3. The contact stated that while driving at 71 mph, the vehicle hit a deer causing the hood to open with force cracking the windshield. The air bags also failed to deploy. A deer hit the front driver's side of the vehicle. The contact hit her head and knee on the steering wheel. The contact also sustained a whiplash. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v082000 (seats). The contact stated that after the impact smoke was seen coming from the front of the vehicle. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed a total loss. A dealer or independent mechanic was not contacted for diagnoses or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
My wife was involved in a serious accident were the automobile was declared a total loss. The air bags never deploy. The car was in motion and she was severely rear ended. The approximate travel speed was 65 miles per hr on there freeway.
Air bag light on for passenger seat. Passenger air bag will not deploy in a crash because of defective wiring and weight sensor. This is a widespread problem that puts passengers at risk. If you look online thousands of people have the same problem.