Mazda Mazda3 Problems, Recalls & Complaints
Consumer complaints, recalls, and safety issues reported to NHTSA for the Mazda Mazda3. Click any year to see detailed reports.
Mazda Mazda3 Problems by Year
Each year links to the full detailed report with recall summaries, complaint descriptions, safety ratings, and investigations.
About Mazda Mazda3 Safety Data
All data on this page comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by Mazda Mazda3 owners directly with NHTSA. Recalls are issued when a safety-related defect is identified.
Higher complaint volumes do not necessarily mean a model is unsafe — popular, high-volume models naturally accumulate more reports over time. The best use of this data is to compare year-to-year trends and identify specific recurring issues.
Check a Specific Mazda3 VIN
For the most detailed information about a specific Mazda Mazda3, decode its 17-digit VIN.
Diagnosing a Mazda Mazda3 fault code?
Owner-filed complaints describe the symptoms. The OBD-II Diagnostic Trouble Code (P-code) your scan tool returns describes the cause. Look up any DTC — P0420, P0171, manufacturer-specific codes — at our sister site AutoDTCs.com.