Mazda Mazda3 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
30 recalls found for the Mazda Mazda3 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 2,983 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mazda Mazda3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Mazda Mazda3 | 1 | 7 |
| 2024 Mazda Mazda3 | 3 | 12 |
| 2023 Mazda Mazda3 | 0 | 12 |
| 2022 Mazda Mazda3 | 0 | 24 |
| 2021 Mazda Mazda3 | 1 | 49 |
| 2020 Mazda Mazda3 | 2 | 32 |
| 2019 Mazda Mazda3 | 6 | 74 |
| 2018 Mazda Mazda3 | 4 | 108 |
| 2017 Mazda Mazda3 | 2 | 83 |
| 2016 Mazda Mazda3 | 6 | 104 |
| 2015 Mazda Mazda3 | 4 | 130 |
| 2014 Mazda Mazda3 | 4 | 138 |
| 2013 Mazda Mazda3 | 1 | 117 |
| 2012 Mazda Mazda3 | 1 | 226 |
| 2011 Mazda Mazda3 | 2 | 132 |
| 2010 Mazda Mazda3 | 3 | 686 |
| 2009 Mazda Mazda3 | 4 | 115 |
| 2008 Mazda Mazda3 | 3 | 303 |
| 2007 Mazda Mazda3 | 3 | 222 |
| 2006 Mazda Mazda3 | 2 | 166 |
| 2005 Mazda Mazda3 | 3 | 97 |
| 2004 Mazda Mazda3 | 3 | 145 |
Has your Mazda been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.
Newest Mazda Mazda3 recalls
- May 29, 202525V357000Air bags171,412 vehiclesMazda CX-30 and Mazda3
The Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor (SAS) units may set an error code and deactivate the air bags, due to a low battery condition.
- Sep 3, 202424V649000Lane departure, forward collision avoidance, exterior lighting672 vehiclesMazda CX-30, CX-50 Hybrid and 1 more model
A malfunction in the forward sensing camera (FSC) may prevent the automatic emergency braking system and the lane-keep assist system from functioning.
- Oct 26, 202323V718000Forward collision avoidance, lane departure, back over prevention11,903 vehiclesMazda CX-90 and Mazda3
Due to a software error, the rearview, front, and/or side camera images may not appear on the display.
- Jul 14, 202323V487000Back over prevention236,100 vehiclesMazda CX-3 and Mazda3
The rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted image.
- Nov 12, 202121V875000Fuel system, gasoline121,038 vehiclesMazda CX-5, CX-9 and 5 more models
The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
- Jul 1, 202121V494000Air bags260,915 vehicles2004-2007 Mazda Mazda3
During air bag deployment, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel air bag module cover may shatter, and project plastic fragments into the vehicle.
- Feb 22, 202121V101000Tires599 vehiclesMazda CX-30 and Mazda3
Air may suddenly leak from the tire air valve.
- Jun 12, 202020V346000Service brakes, hydraulic24,037 vehiclesMazda CX-30 and Mazda3
The front brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been tightened properly during assembly, possibly allowing the calipers to loosen.