Mazda MAZDA3 recalls & problems by year
The Mazda MAZDA3 has 30 NHTSA recalls and 2,983 owner complaints across model years 2004–2026. The most complained-about year is the 2010 with 686 complaints.
Model years
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 MAZDA3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 MAZDA3 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2024 MAZDA3 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2023 MAZDA3 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2022 MAZDA3 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2021 MAZDA3 | 1 | 49 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2020 MAZDA3 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 MAZDA3 | 6 | 74 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2018 MAZDA3 | 4 | 108 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2017 MAZDA3 | 2 | 83 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2016 MAZDA3 | 6 | 104 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2015 MAZDA3 | 4 | 130 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 0 | |
| 2014 MAZDA3 | 4 | 138 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2013 MAZDA3 | 1 | 117 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2012 MAZDA3 | 1 | 226 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2011 MAZDA3 | 2 | 132 | 12 | 2 | 15 | 0 | |
| 2010 MAZDA3 | 3 | 686 | 18 | 5 | 16 | 0 | |
| 2009 MAZDA3 | 4 | 115 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2008 MAZDA3 | 3 | 303 | 29 | 1 | 32 | 0 | |
| 2007 MAZDA3 | 3 | 222 | 28 | 3 | 38 | 0 | |
| 2006 MAZDA3 | 2 | 166 | 21 | 3 | 21 | 0 | |
| 2005 MAZDA3 | 3 | 97 | 16 | 3 | 20 | 0 | |
| 2004 MAZDA3 | 3 | 145 | 18 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
Most reported Mazda MAZDA3 problems (all years)
- Steering 399
- Electrical System 368
- Unknown or Other 368
- Structure 283
- Air Bags 269
- Power Train 251
- Engine 210
- Service Brakes 196
- Seats 175
- Tires 170
- Exterior Lighting 163
- Visibility/Wiper 162
Mazda MAZDA3 recalls
| Recall | Component | Model years | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V357000 May 29, 2025 | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 2024–2025 | 171,412 |
| 24V649000 Sep 3, 2024 | LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 2024 | 672 |
| 23V718000 Oct 26, 2023 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 2024 | 11,903 |
| 23V487000 Jul 14, 2023 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 2014–2018 | 236,100 |
| 21V875000 Nov 12, 2021 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2018 | 121,038 |
| 21V494000 Jul 1, 2021 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2004–2007 | 260,915 |
| 21V101000 Feb 22, 2021 | TIRES:VALVE | 2021 | 599 |
| 20V346000 Jun 12, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 2020 | 24,037 |
| 19V907000 Dec 19, 2019 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2019–2020 | 35,390 |
| 19V558000 Jul 29, 2019 | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 2019 | 22,571 |
| 19V514000 Jul 5, 2019 | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 2019 | 9,430 |
| 19V497000 Jun 27, 2019 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 2019 | 262,220 |
| 19V425000 Jun 7, 2019 | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 2019 | 25,003 |
| 19V363000 May 14, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2019 | 17,016 |
| 19V272000 Apr 4, 2019 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 2016–2018 | 187,880 |
| 17V745000 Nov 21, 2017 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2018 | 144 |
| 17V393000 Jun 22, 2017 | PARKING BRAKE | 2014–2016 | 227,814 |
| 17V082000 Feb 9, 2017 | SEATS | 2010–2011 | 173,859 |
| 16V685000 Sep 23, 2016 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE | 2016 | 3,849 |
| 16V684000 Sep 22, 2016 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2014–2016 | 17,484 |
| 16V644000 Sep 6, 2016 | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 2010–2013 | 580,455 |
| 15V621000 Oct 2, 2015 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2015–2016 | 14,411 |
| 14V173000 Apr 3, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 2014 | 5,700 |
| 11V329000 Jun 15, 2011 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 2008–2009 | 103,300 |
| 10V374000 Aug 12, 2010 | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 2007–2009 | 215,000 |
| 09V187000 May 29, 2009 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2009 | 7,100 |
| 09V126000 Apr 16, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2010 | 25,400 |
| 09E011000 Apr 2, 2009 | EQUIPMENT | 2004–2009 | 2,323 |
| 04V559000 Nov 22, 2004 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE | 2005 | 2 |
| 04V468000 Sep 24, 2004 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE | 2004 | 42,000 |