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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.

4recalls
138complaints
10crashes reported
1fires reported
5injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Unknown Or Other27 · 20%
  • Electrical System26 · 19%
  • Service Brakes22 · 16%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System21 · 15%
  • Engine13 · 9%
  • Back Over Prevention11 · 8%
  • Vehicle Speed Control9 · 7%
  • Parking Brake8 · 6%
  • Power Train7 · 5%
  • Seat Belts5 · 4%

What owners report

Parking Brake

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

Fuel/Propulsion System

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

Parking Brake

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.

Back Over Prevention

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.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
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.