2014 Mazda Mazda3: recalls and problems
4 recalls and 138 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.
Most common problems
What owners report
The contact owns a 2014 mazda mazda3. the contact stated that when attempting to secure the vehicle, the electric parking brake failed to engage after pulling up the hand lever. the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 17v393000 (parking brake); however, the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was previously taken to a dealer for an unrelated recall repair, but the parking brake failure w
The fuel tank leaks fuel at a full tank and smells of gas in the cabin until about 3/4 tank. car was dripping a large puddle of gas inside of a parking garage. problem has been reproduced by my mechanic even after replacing the fuel pump retaining ring. it has not been inspected by the manufacturer or police. cel did not come on until recently reporting a very small evap leak. inside the car and the surrounding area
The contact's nephew owns a 2014 mazda mazda3. the contact stated that while parked on several occasions, the parking brake failed to engage, and there was no resistance. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 72,000.
The rear backup sensors no longer work and did not give any indication they stopped working. they do not detect cars driving up from behind when driving or switching lanes or objects or people behind the car anymore when you reverse. this happened without any notice or warning indications.
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Mazda Mazda3 4 DR FWD | ||||
| 2014 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Mazda3. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.