The 2005 Mazda MPV has 4 recalls, all centered on the same critical safety issue: the passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can explode and send metal fragments into the cabin, with the potential to cause serious injury or death.
These are all part of the broader Takata airbag inflator issue. The core defect is that the passenger frontal airbag inflator can rupture violently during deployment, scattering sharp metal shards toward the driver and other occupants rather than inflating the airbag as intended. Prior repair attempts on some vehicles used replacement inflators of the same design, meaning those vehicles were not fully remedied and remain at risk. Because moisture exposure accelerates the risk of rupture, some filings specifically cover vehicles registered or sold in states with colder or more humid climates, where the inflators may have degraded more quickly. All four recalls trace back to this same inflator design, and any affected vehicle that has not yet received an updated replacement inflator remains exposed to the same danger regardless of which filing applies to it.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown caused by prolonged exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator with a new one at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator can explode during a crash due to propellant breaking down over time from humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with a new one at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The propellant in the passenger front airbag inflator can degrade over time due to humidity, heat, and temperature changes. This could cause the airbag to deploy with excessive force, potentially sending fragments toward occupants or damaging the airbag assembly.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
