Mazda Mazda3
Mazda Mazda3 problems and recalls
1,115 owner complaints and 34 recall notices across 15 model years. The 2012 has the most complaints (226).
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes reported | Best crash rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mazda3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Not rated |
| 2025 Mazda3 | 0 | 7 | 2 | Not rated |
| 2024 Mazda3 | 3 | 12 | 2 | |
| 2023 Mazda3 | 0 | 12 | 3 | |
| 2022 Mazda3 | 0 | 24 | 1 | |
| 2021 Mazda3 | 1 | 49 | 2 | |
| 2020 Mazda3 | 2 | 32 | 0 | |
| 2019 Mazda3 | 6 | 74 | 3 | Not rated |
| 2018 Mazda3 | 4 | 108 | 6 | |
| 2017 Mazda3 | 2 | 83 | 6 | |
| 2016 Mazda3 | 6 | 103 | 7 | |
| 2015 Mazda3 | 4 | 129 | 8 | |
| 2014 Mazda3 | 4 | 138 | 10 | |
| 2013 Mazda3 | 1 | 117 | 7 | |
| 2012 Mazda3 | 1 | 226 | 9 |
What Mazda3 owners complain about most
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls and NCAP ratings. Complaints are owner-submitted and not verified by NHTSA.