An issue with the airbag sensor and a drained battery could lead to the airbags not deploying in the event of a crash.

Mazda admitted the recalled SAS can “store an internal fault” after the battery dies, which keeps the airbags from working.

A specific type of 12-volt battery drain can prevent the Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor, or SAS, from functioning properly.

Ford is recalling more than 556,000 vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. For a full list of recalls or to see if your car needs repairs, visit the NHTSA website.

Ford, Mazda, GM and Kia are the car companies pulling vehicles due to issues with the engine, airbags and collision assist features, among others. Several Ford vehicles are being voluntarily recalled ...

If the ignition switch is left on for more than two hours without the engine on and the battery dies, the airbag sensor ...

The main cause of the recall is the airbag sensor, which could display an error code and deactivate the vehicle’s airbags, ...

Mazda has issued two separate recalls impacting a total of more than 183,000 vehicles due to issues with airbags not ...

Federal safety officials have issued two recent recalls on Mazda cars. The National Highway Transportation Safety ...

A delayed recall affects over 170,000 vehicles after a serious airbag issue Mazda blamed on owners is finally acknowledged ...

Nearly 200,000 Mazda vehicles were recalled due to an issue that could prevent airbags from deploying in the event of a crash ...