Mazda CX-30

History

2025: Identification of defective airbags that are not disclosed in road accidents

Japanese automaker Mazda announced the recall of the Mazda3 and CX-30 models in the amount of 171,412 units due to a defect in the airbag system. In the event of an accident, they may not open. This became known in June 2025.

According to Carscoops, the defect concerns cars of 2024 and 2025, equipped with modern modules of airbag sensors. The fault occurs if the owner accidentally leaves the ignition on for two hours or more without a running engine, which leads to a complete discharge of the battery.

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In such a situation, the improved airbag sensor retains an internal error that prevents the airbags from being triggered in a collision. Owners may notice a problem after charging the battery and starting the car - a warning indicator lights up on the dashboard along with a message about an airbag malfunction.

Airbags saved the lives of more than 50,000 Americans between 1987 and 2017, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Given the importance of these safety systems, the recall affects a critical component of passenger protection.

Mazda first encountered this problem in the summer of 2024, when it received a message about the warning indicator of airbags after a situation with a low battery charge. The company conducted several months of investigations and initially determined it was unrelated to safety.

The automaker claimed the problem stemmed from the owners' misuse of the vehicle. The company updated its advanced airbag sensor software in late 2024, but continued to insist there was no safety risk.^[1]

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