If you own a 2024 or 2025 Mazda3 sedan or hatchback, or if you have a Mazda CX-30 SUV in the United States or Canada, you may want to read carefully. Mazda has issued a recall for 171,412 vehicles for a possible malfunction with the airbag sensors. If this occurs, the airbag will fail to deploy in a crash and can harm you and others dependent on the airbag for safety.
What's the Issue?
The problem is with the Sophisticated Airbag Sensor (SAS) unit. If the ignition is left in the "on" position for more than 2 hours without the engine running, the battery can be completely discharged. When a low battery condition occurs, the SAS unit may store an internal fault disabling the airbag system. If this fault is stored in the SAS unit the airbag light will be illuminated when the battery is re-charged.
How Did This Happen?
Mazda was made aware of the issue in June 2024 reporting of airbag warning lights turning on after a low battery condition had occurred. Mazda originally believed it was a customer usage issue. They believed leaving the ignition on without starting the engine caused the problem. After investigation and discussions with the NHTSA Mazda chose to conduct a safety recall in May 2025.
What Should Affected Owners Do?
If your vehicle is affected by the recall, you will receive a notice from Mazda in the mail starting on July 28, 2025. You will then be asked to take your vehicle to an authorized Mazda dealer, where a technician will reprogram the SAS unit with updated software or provide a full replacement, at no cost to you. It is always best not to ignore any airbag warning lights or status messages that may appear in your vehicle's dashboard.
Mazda's Commitment to Safety
Mazda has acknowledged that they know of no injury or death associated with this issue. Following the recall, Mazda will take additional precautions, to make sure its customer are safe. The recall demonstrates Mazda's interest in maintaining high safety standards and taking action, when needs be, when it identified possible defect.
Conclusion
Although the airbag sensor problem is serious, it is good to see Mazda taking quick action by issuing a recall. Hopefully, this will reduce the risk of harm coming to drivers and passengers. If you are the owner of an affected vehicle, following the steps given to resolve this issue is very important. You and your passengers' safety is the most important and being informed is the first step to keeping your vehicle safe for operation.
Specifications Table
| Model Year | Model | Affected Units |
| 2024 | Mazda3 | $51,857 |
| 2025 | Mazda3 | $27,174 |
| 2024 | CX-30 | $119,555 |
| 2025 | CX-30 | $119,555 |
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