The contact owns a 2004 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle and driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 04V468000 (Air Bags). The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.
2004 Mazda MAZDA3: airbag warning light
10 of the 145 complaints about the 2004 Mazda MAZDA3 describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 105,000
- recalls
- 2
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mazda 3. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated that the front passenger seat main module needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. An unknown dealer was contacted, but could not assist. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,680.
When starting the car the air bag light comes on and stays on for weeks then it will turn off. This has been happening for over a year.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mazda mazda3. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v468000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mazda mazda3 . The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the driver's side console air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v468000 (air bags: frontal: sensor/control module). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 110,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mazda mazda3. The contact stated that the air bag sensor light illuminated while driving 25 MPH. The illumination of the air bag light indicated that there was a defect within the air bag or the air bag sensor, which could lead to the air bag malfunctioning during a crash. The contact noticed the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v468000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module) and called the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer did not provide any further assistance. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mazda mazda3. While driving approximately 45-50 MPH, the contact noticed that both air bag warning lights were illuminated on the dashboard and the shifting console. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced at a cost of approximately $778.00. The contact referenced a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v468000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module) and stated that the recall repair was performed on the vehicle january 7, 2007. The dealer replaced a supplemental restraint system unit, the passenger seat frame and installed an air bag sensor. The failure mileage was 105,000 and the current mileage was 106,850. Updated 05/04/11 *bf updated 2/1/12
Airbag/SRS light coming on intermittently. Dealer says it is not covered by the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v468000. Diagnosis and estimate was for a driver's side seat belt pre-tensioner and an airbag module. They quoted $818.59 parts and labor.
Involved in a head on collison on april 18 2005 air bags did not deploy have called and emails mazda about this and they will not help me. The car was in the shop prior to the accident for the air bag lights flashing. I was traving at 25 to 30mph and the other car ( there fault ) was going about 20mph. I sufferd head, back, groin injurys. I very unhappy with the way mazda is treating me on this!!!
The lights on the console keeps popping on. First it was the air bag light that took 4 unsuccessful visits to the dealer. That problem subsided? And now the engine light is popping on...
Service bulletins that may apply
- This information is provided to help address Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator illumination...
- The Workshop Manual has two-different airbag procedures, one for Standard Deployment and one for Two-Step...
- Passenger fAirbag deactivation (PAD) indicator light illumination
- Mazda: information provided regarding the indicator light illumination of the passenger airbag...
- Mazda: information provided regarding the selling and importing of counterfeit airbags manufactured in...
- Mazda: information regarding importing and selling of counterfeit airbags manufactured in china and some...
- Mazda: information regarding the installation of counterfeit air bags, if installed by independent shop,...
- Airbag warning light comes on with code B1877/B1881
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Mazda3 vehicles. During air bag deployment, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel air bag module cover may shatter, and project plastic fragments into the vehicle.
- Risk
- Plastic fragments can hit occupants during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the air bag module cover, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed between August 28, 2021 and October 28, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1‑800‑222‑5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4921G.
Recall number 21V494000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, a crack in the air bag crash zone sensor housing can allow water to enter the sensor, causing a short circuit and illuminating the air bag warning light.
- Risk
- If this problem exists, the air will not deploy as designed in certain types of frontal crashes, increasing the risk of death or serious injury to the driver and front seat passenger.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the crash zone sensor and replace it, if necessary. The recall began on october 28, 2004. Owners should contact mazda at 1‑800‑222‑5500.
Recall number 04V468000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2004 Mazda MAZDA3 airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2004 Mazda MAZDA3?
10 of 145 owner complaints about the 2004 Mazda MAZDA3 (7%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2004 Mazda MAZDA3?
There are 2 recalls and 10 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2004 Mazda MAZDA3
No deployment 13Power steering loss 9Premature wear 7Check engine light 5Engine failure 5Fuel pump 5Stalling 5Transmission failure 5
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