Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Mazda Mazda3, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2010 Mazda Mazda3 - 545 complaints in its first 8 years (686 to date)
- 2008 Mazda Mazda3 - 259 complaints in its first 8 years (303 to date)
- 2012 Mazda Mazda3 - 177 complaints in its first 8 years (226 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2005 Mazda Mazda3 - 63 complaints in its first 8 years (97 to date)
- 2017 Mazda Mazda3 - 82 complaints in its first 8 years (83 to date)
- 2016 Mazda Mazda3 - 93 complaints in its first 8 years (104 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mazda Mazda3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Mazda Mazda3 | 8 | 8 | 1 |
| 2024 Mazda Mazda3 | 12 | 12 | 3 |
| 2023 Mazda Mazda3 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 2022 Mazda Mazda3 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 2021 Mazda Mazda3 | 53 | 53 | 1 |
| 2020 Mazda Mazda3 | 32 | 32 | 2 |
| 2019 Mazda Mazda3 | 74 | 74 | 6 |
| 2018 Mazda Mazda3 | 108 | 108 | 4 |
| 2017 Mazda Mazda3 | 83 | 82 | 2 |
| 2016 Mazda Mazda3 | 104 | 93 | 6 |
| 2015 Mazda Mazda3 | 130 | 97 | 4 |
| 2014 Mazda Mazda3 | 138 | 96 | 4 |
| 2013 Mazda Mazda3 | 117 | 106 | 1 |
| 2012 Mazda Mazda3 | 226 | 177 | 1 |
| 2011 Mazda Mazda3 | 132 | 96 | 2 |
| 2010 Mazda Mazda3 | 686 | 545 | 3 |
| 2009 Mazda Mazda3 | 115 | 103 | 3 |
| 2008 Mazda Mazda3 | 303 | 259 | 2 |
| 2007 Mazda Mazda3 | 222 | 145 | 2 |
| 2006 Mazda Mazda3 | 166 | 116 | 1 |
| 2005 Mazda Mazda3 | 97 | 63 | 2 |
| 2004 Mazda Mazda3 | 145 | 110 | 2 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V357000 | 2024-2025 | Air Bags | Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mazda3 and CX30 vehicles. |
| 24V649000 | 2024 | Lane Departure | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 Mazda 3, CX-30, and 2025 CX-50 vehicles. |
| 23V718000 | 2024 | Lane Departure | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 and MAZDA3 vehicles. |
| 23V487000 | 2014-2018 | Back Over Prevention | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles. |
| 21V875000 | 2018 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. |
| 21V494000 | 2004-2007 | Air Bags | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Mazda3 vehicles. |
| 21V101000 | 2021 | Tires | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2021 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles. Air may suddenly leak from the tire air valve. |
| 20V346000 | 2020 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2020 CX-30 and Mazda3 vehicles. |
| 19V907000 | 2019-2020 | Forward Collision Avoidance | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mazda3 vehicles. |
| 19V558000 | 2019 | Visibility | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles equipped with manual dimming mirrors. |
| 19V514000 | 2019 | Seats | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. |
| 19V497000 | 2019 | Power Train | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. |
| 19V425000 | 2019 | Wheels | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. |
| 19V363000 | 2019 | Seat Belts | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. |
| 19V272000 | 2016-2018 | Visibility | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mazda3 vehicles. |
| 17V745000 | 2018 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3 vehicles, equipped with an incorrect exhaust valve spring. |
| 17V393000 | 2014-2016 | Parking Brake | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles. |
| 17V082000 | 2010-2011 | Seats | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011 Mazda2 and 2010-2011 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles equipped with a manual seat lifter. |
| 16V685000 | 2016 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured September 24, 2015, to October 16, 2015. |
| 16V684000 | 2014-2016 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Mazda Motors North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured January 4, 2014, to September 18, 2015. |
| 16V644000 | 2010-2013 | Structure | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5... |
| 15V621000DO NOT DRIVE | 2015-2016 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured May 21, 2015, to August 25, 2015. |
| 14V173000 | 2014 | Electrical System | Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through December 18, 2013, and model year 2014-2015 Mazda6... |
| 11V329000 | 2008-2009 | Visibility | MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 MAZDA3 AND MAZDASPEED3 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 7, 2008, THROUGH NOVEMBER 28, 2008. |
| 10V374000 | 2007-2009 | Steering | MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 MAZDA3 AND MAZDA5 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2, 2007 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2008. |
| 09V187000 | 2009 | Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | MAZDA IS RECALLING 7,100 MY 2009 MAZDA3 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 09V126000 | 2010 | Electrical System | MAZDA IS RECALLING 25,400 MY 2010 MAZDA3 VEHICLES. A CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE ENGINE HARNESS AND THE HOUSING OF STARTER MOTOR MAY BE INSUFFICIENT. |
| 04V559000 | 2005 | Air Bags | ON TWO PASSENGER VEHICLES, A CRACK IN THE SOLDER CONNECTION ATTACHING THE ACCELERATION SENSOR IN THE SAS UNIT MADE CONTACT WITH THE BASE PLATE, DAMAGING THE SOLDER CONNECTION. |
| 04V468000 | 2004 | Air Bags | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A CRACK IN THE AIR BAG CRASH ZONE SENSOR HOUSING CAN ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE SENSOR, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT AND ILLUMINATING THE AIR BAG WARNING... |