Mazda Mazda3 Recalls (2010-2025)
The Mazda Mazda3 has been the subject of 22 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2010 to 2025 model years. They cluster mostly around the fuel system, forward collision avoidance, and lane departure. At least one is serious enough that NHTSA tells owners to stop driving the vehicle until it is fixed.
The Mazda Mazda3 scores 72 out of 100 (grade B), a better-than-average recall record. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 55% involve a critical safety system, 1 carried a do-not-drive warning, and 18% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 22 campaigns span 14 model years of the Mazda Mazda3. The single largest affected 14,411 vehicles, over fuel system. Some carry a do-not-drive warning, the most serious class of recall, which means NHTSA advises against driving the vehicle until the repair is done. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common Mazda3 problems owners report and its crash-test safety ratings.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Mazda Mazda3 may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Mazda Mazda3 recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Mazda Mazda3 recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2024 Mazda Mazda3 Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2024 Mazda Mazda3, involving the forward collision avoidance, lane departure, and air bags.
2020 Mazda Mazda3 Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2020 Mazda Mazda3, involving the service brakes and forward collision avoidance.
2019 Mazda Mazda3 Recalls
6 recalls affect the 2019 Mazda Mazda3, involving the forward collision avoidance, visibility, and seats.
2018 Mazda Mazda3 Recalls
4 recalls affect the 2018 Mazda Mazda3, involving the back over prevention, fuel system, and visibility.
2017 Mazda Mazda3 Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2017 Mazda Mazda3, involving the back over prevention and visibility.
2016 Mazda Mazda3 Recalls
6 recalls affect the 2016 Mazda Mazda3, involving the fuel system, back over prevention, and visibility. One carries a do-not-drive warning.
2015 Mazda Mazda3 Recalls
4 recalls affect the 2015 Mazda Mazda3, involving the fuel system, back over prevention, and parking brake. One carries a do-not-drive warning.
2014 Mazda Mazda3 Recalls
4 recalls affect the 2014 Mazda Mazda3, involving the back over prevention, parking brake, and fuel system.
2013 Mazda Mazda3 Recalls
1 recall affects the 2013 Mazda Mazda3, involving the structure.
2012 Mazda Mazda3 Recalls
1 recall affects the 2012 Mazda Mazda3, involving the structure.
2011 Mazda Mazda3 Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2011 Mazda Mazda3, involving the seats and structure.
Every Mazda Mazda3 recall in detail
Select any recall to read the full defect, risk, and remedy text. Do Not Drive and Park Outside warnings stay visible without opening anything.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2024-2025 Mazda Mazda3
- Vehicles in this recall
- 171,412
- Reported
- May 29, 2025
- Owners notified
- Jul 22, 2025
Defect: Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mazda3 and CX30 vehicles. The Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor (SAS) units may set an error code and deactivate the air bags, due to a low battery condition.
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy in the event of a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the SAS unit with improved software or replace the unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2025. Mazda's number for this recall is 7525E.
NHTSA campaign number 25V357000.
Exterior Lighting
- Affected years
- 2024 Mazda Mazda3
- Vehicles in this recall
- 672
- Reported
- Sep 3, 2024
- Owners notified
- Sep 24, 2024
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 Mazda 3, CX-30, and 2025 CX-50 vehicles. A malfunction in the forward sensing camera (FSC) may prevent the automatic emergency braking system and the lane-keep assist system from functioning. In addition, the headlights will not automatically adjust from high beams to low beams as intended.
Risk: Automatic braking, steering assist, and headlight control systems that do not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the forward sensing camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6824H.
NHTSA campaign number 24V649000.
Back Over Prevention
- Affected years
- 2024 Mazda Mazda3
- Vehicles in this recall
- 11,903
- Reported
- Oct 26, 2023
- Owners notified
- Dec 20, 2023
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 and MAZDA3 vehicles. Due to a software error, the rearview, front, and/or side camera images may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the view monitor control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6223J.
NHTSA campaign number 23V718000.
Back Over Prevention
- Affected years
- 2014-2018 Mazda Mazda3
- Vehicles in this recall
- 236,100
- Reported
- Jul 14, 2023
- Owners notified
- Aug 14, 2024
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted image.
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary. In addition, dealers will install a wiring harness fastening seal. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 13, 2023. Final owner letters for affected models and model years in the states of CT, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA were mailed August 14, 2024. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated on or before May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6023G.
NHTSA campaign number 23V487000.
Fuel System
- Affected years
- 2018 Mazda Mazda3
- Vehicles in this recall
- 121,038
- Reported
- Nov 12, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jul 18, 2022
Defect: 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. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5321K.
NHTSA campaign number 21V875000.
Tires
- Affected years
- 2021 Mazda Mazda3
- Vehicles in this recall
- 599
- Reported
- Feb 22, 2021
- Owners notified
- Apr 6, 2021
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2021 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles. Air may suddenly leak from the tire air valve.
Risk: A sudden air leak from the tire air valve may cause a loss of vehicle control while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four tire air valves with new parts, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4721B.
NHTSA campaign number 21V101000.
Service Brakes
- Affected years
- 2020 Mazda Mazda3
- Vehicles in this recall
- 24,037
- Reported
- Jun 12, 2020
- Owners notified
- Jul 24, 2020
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2020 CX-30 and Mazda3 vehicles. The front brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been tightened properly during assembly, possibly allowing the calipers to loosen.
Risk: Loose brake calipers can reduce braking performance or interfere with wheel rotation, affecting vehicle handling. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake caliper bolts, tightening them as necessary. If bolts are missing, the affected brake caliper will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4420F.
NHTSA campaign number 20V346000.
Forward Collision Avoidance
- Affected years
- 2019-2020 Mazda Mazda3
- Vehicles in this recall
- 35,390
- Reported
- Dec 19, 2019
- Owners notified
- Feb 14, 2020
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mazda3 vehicles. The Smart Brake System (SBS) can falsely detect an obstacle while driving, activating the automatic emergency braking system and suddenly stopping the vehicle.
Risk: Stopping the vehicle unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will update the SBS software. In addition, vehicles with certain production dates will receive an instrument cluster software update or replacement and a replacement owner's manual. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2020. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4219L.
NHTSA campaign number 19V907000.
Visibility
- Affected years
- 2019 Mazda Mazda3
- Vehicles in this recall
- 22,571
- Reported
- Jul 29, 2019
- Owners notified
- Sep 19, 2019
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles equipped with manual dimming mirrors. The adhesive between the interior rearview mirror and the housing may not be properly bonded, allowing the mirror to detach from the housing. Note: Vehicles equipped with auto dimming mirrors are not affected by this recall.
Risk: Rearward visibility will be reduced without the rearview mirror, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the interior rearview mirror assembly, free of charge. The recall began September 19, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3919G.
NHTSA campaign number 19V558000.
Seats
- Affected years
- 2019 Mazda Mazda3
- Vehicles in this recall
- 9,430
- Reported
- Jul 5, 2019
- Owners notified
- Aug 20, 2019
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. The seat cover material on both front seats may interfere with the head restraint lock release button, causing it to stick in the release position and not allow the head restraint to lock into place.
Risk: Loose head restraints may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will install spacers at the bottom of the lock release buttons on both front seat head restraints, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3819F.
NHTSA campaign number 19V514000.
Engine
- Affected years
- 2019 Mazda Mazda3
- Vehicles in this recall
- 262,220
- Reported
- Jun 27, 2019
- Owners notified
- Aug 20, 2019
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall.
Risk: An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM software, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3719F.
NHTSA campaign number 19V497000.
Wheels
- Affected years
- 2019 Mazda Mazda3
- Vehicles in this recall
- 25,003
- Reported
- Jun 7, 2019
- Owners notified
- Jul 9, 2019
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. The lug nuts on all four wheels may loosen, potentially resulting in a wheel detaching from the vehicle.
Risk: A wheel separating from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the front and rear wheel lug nuts to the correct specification, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3519F.
NHTSA campaign number 19V425000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2019 Mazda Mazda3
- Vehicles in this recall
- 17,016
- Reported
- May 14, 2019
- Owners notified
- Jul 9, 2019
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. Due to incorrect programing, the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may erroneously turn off although the passenger air bag is deactivated. In addition, the seat belt status indicators for both the front passenger seat and/or rear seats may erroneously turn off although the front passenger and/or rear seat belts are unfastened.
Risk: Incorrect indicator warning lights may lead the driver and/or passengers to be unaware of deactivated air bags or unfastened seat belts, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag/seat belt status indicator assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3319E.
NHTSA campaign number 19V363000.
Visibility
- Affected years
- 2016-2018 Mazda Mazda3
- Vehicles in this recall
- 187,880
- Reported
- Apr 4, 2019
- Owners notified
- May 7, 2019
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mazda3 vehicles. A defective windshield wiper relay may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility.
Risk: Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front body control module with a new module which uses an improved wiper relay design, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3219D.
NHTSA campaign number 19V272000.
Engine And Engine Cooling
- Affected years
- 2018 Mazda Mazda3
- Vehicles in this recall
- 144
- Reported
- Nov 21, 2017
- Owners notified
- Jan 22, 2018
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3 vehicles, equipped with an incorrect exhaust valve spring. The incorrect exhaust valve spring may fail while driving, potentially causing an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engines and replace any incorrect exhaust valve springs, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1717K.
NHTSA campaign number 17V745000.
Parking Brake
- Affected years
- 2014-2016 Mazda Mazda3
- Vehicles in this recall
- 227,814
- Reported
- Jun 22, 2017
- Owners notified
- Dec 8, 2017
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles. Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly bind.
Risk: If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will check the parking brake actuator shafts, replacing any that are corroded, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 24, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1217F.
NHTSA campaign number 17V393000.
Seats
- Affected years
- 2010-2011 Mazda Mazda3
- Vehicles in this recall
- 173,859
- Reported
- Feb 9, 2017
- Owners notified
- Apr 7, 2017
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011 Mazda2 and 2010-2011 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles equipped with a manual seat lifter. In the affected vehicles, the seat height adjustment lifter links may break or detach from the seat frame and the seat angle may incline causing the driver to not be able to maintain an appropriate driving position.
Risk: If the driver cannot maintain an appropriate driving position, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat lifter links and install a reinforcement bracket to the lifter links, or replace the entire seat adjuster unit, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0917B.
NHTSA campaign number 17V082000.
Fuel System
- Affected years
- 2016 Mazda Mazda3
- Vehicles in this recall
- 3,849
- Reported
- Sep 23, 2016
- Owners notified
- Nov 18, 2016
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured September 24, 2015, to October 16, 2015. During manufacturing, the fuel tanks for the affected vehicles may have deformed, resulting in a fuel leak from the recirculation pipe welded connection.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and depending on the tank lot number, dealers will inspect the recirculation pipe weld, replacing the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0216I.
NHTSA campaign number 16V685000.
Fuel System
- Affected years
- 2014-2016 Mazda Mazda3
- Vehicles in this recall
- 17,484
- Reported
- Sep 22, 2016
- Owners notified
- Nov 18, 2016
Defect: Mazda Motors North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured January 4, 2014, to September 18, 2015. The fuel tank of the affected vehicles may have been improperly handled during manufacturing and, as a result, the welded attachment of the Inlet Check Valve (ICV) may fail and allow fuel to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and depending on the tank lot number, dealers will inspect the ICV weld, replacing the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0116I.
NHTSA campaign number 16V684000.
Structure
- Affected years
- 2010-2013 Mazda Mazda3
- Vehicles in this recall
- 580,455
- Reported
- Sep 6, 2016
- Owners notified
- Mar 8, 2017
Defect: 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 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
Risk: If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.
NHTSA campaign number 16V644000.
Fuel System
- Affected years
- 2015-2016 Mazda Mazda3
- Vehicles in this recall
- 14,411
- Reported
- Oct 2, 2015
- Owners notified
- Oct 20, 2015
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured May 21, 2015, to August 25, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a fuel tank with a shut-off valve that can allow fuel to enter into the fuel tank emissions systems. If enough fuel enters the emission system it may leak out onto the ground or result in an engine stall.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine that stalls increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's fuel shut-off valve. As needed, the fuel shut-off valve and the affected fuel tank emissions system components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2015. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repairs have been completed. Mazda will provide rental cars until that time. Owners may contact the Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800- 222-5500, option #6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8615J.
NHTSA campaign number 15V621000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2014 Mazda Mazda3
- Vehicles in this recall
- 5,700
- Reported
- Apr 3, 2014
- Owners notified
- May 19, 2014
Defect: 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 vehicles manufactured May 20, 2013, through December 4, 2013, and both equipped with a 2.5L engine and a regenerative engine braking system. When driving the affected vehicles in heavy rain or in deep puddles, the alternator belt may slip causing the Power Control module (PCM) to incorrectly assume failure of the charging system.
Risk: Once the PCM assumes that the charging system has failed, the vehicle will stop charging and could result in poor acceleration, loss of steering assist and windshield wiper operation, and a possible engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7314D.
NHTSA campaign number 14V173000.
Common questions about Mazda Mazda3 recalls
- Does the Mazda Mazda3 have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 22 recall campaigns on record for the Mazda Mazda3 across the 2010 to 2025 model years. The most common areas are the fuel system, forward collision avoidance, and lane departure.
- How many times has the Mazda Mazda3 been recalled?
- The Mazda Mazda3 has 22 recall campaigns from the 2010 to 2025 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Mazda Mazda3 recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the fuel system, affecting 14,411 vehicles. NHTSA flagged it as do-not-drive, meaning owners should stop driving the vehicle until the repair is done. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine that stalls increases the risk of a crash.
- Which Mazda Mazda3 model year has the most recalls?
- The 2016 Mazda Mazda3 has the most, with 6 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Mazda Mazda3 has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.