Mazda MAZDA3 recalls
23 recall campaigns since 2013 include the Mazda MAZDA3. Choose a model year to see only the recalls that cover it.
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Most recalled parts
Fuel system, gasoline (4), Air bags (2), Forward collision avoidance (2), Visibility (2), Seats (2) among the latest campaigns.
Latest recalls
- 2024–2025 Mazda CX-30, MAZDA3 recall: Air bags: air bag/restraint control module, software
May 29, 2025 · Mazda Motor Corp. · Campaign 25V-357Mazda 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.
- 2024–2025 Mazda MAZDA3, CX-30, CX-50 Hybrid recall: Lane departure: sensing system, camera
September 3, 2024 · Mazda Motor Corp. · Campaign 24V-649Mazda 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…
- 2024 Mazda MAZDA3, CX-90 recall: Forward collision avoidance: sensing system, camera
October 26, 2023 · Mazda Motor Corp. · Campaign 23V-718Mazda 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.
- 2014–2021 Mazda MAZDA3, CX-3 recall: Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
July 14, 2023 · Mazda Motor Corp. · Campaign 23V-487Mazda 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.
- 2018–2020 Mazda MAZDA2, CX-9, MX-5 and more recall: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump
November 12, 2021 · Mazda Motor Corp. · Campaign 21V-875Mazda 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…
- 2004–2007 Mazda MAZDA3 recall: Air bags: frontal
July 1, 2021 · Mazda Motor Corp. · Campaign 21V-494Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Mazda3 vehicles. During air bag deployment, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel air bag module cover may shatter, and project plastic…
- 2021 Mazda CX-30, MAZDA3 recall: Tires: valve
February 22, 2021 · Mazda Motor Corp. · Campaign 21V-101Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2021 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles. Air may suddenly leak from the tire air valve.
- 2020 Mazda MAZDA3, CX-30 recall: Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc, caliper
June 12, 2020 · Mazda Motor Corp. · Campaign 20V-346Mazda 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…
- 2019–2020 Mazda MAZDA3 recall: Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
December 19, 2019 · Mazda Motor Corp. · Campaign 19V-907Mazda 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…
- 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 recall: Visibility: glass, side/rear
July 29, 2019 · Mazda Motor Corp. · Campaign 19V-558Mazda 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…
- 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 recall: Seats: front assembly, head restraint
July 5, 2019 · Mazda Motor Corp. · Campaign 19V-514Mazda 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…
- 2018–2019 Mazda CX-5, MAZDA6, MAZDA3 recall: Engine
June 27, 2019 · Mazda Motor Corp. · Campaign 19V-497Mazda 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.
- 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 recall: Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
June 7, 2019 · Mazda Motor Corp. · Campaign 19V-425Mazda 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.
- 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 recall: Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
May 14, 2019 · Mazda Motor Corp. · Campaign 19V-363Mazda 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…
- 2016–2018 Mazda MAZDA3 recall: Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
April 4, 2019 · Mazda Motor Corp. · Campaign 19V-272Mazda 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.
- 2018 Mazda MAZDA3 recall: Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
November 21, 2017 · Mazda Motor Corp. · Campaign 17V-745Mazda 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…
- 2014–2016 Mazda MAZDA6, MAZDA3 recall: Parking brake
June 22, 2017 · Mazda Motor Corp. · Campaign 17V-393Mazda 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…
- 2010–2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3, MAZDA3, MAZDA2 recall: Seats
February 9, 2017 · Mazda Motor Corp. · Campaign 17V-082Mazda 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…
- 2016 Mazda MAZDA3 recall: Fuel system, gasoline: storage
September 23, 2016 · Mazda Motor Corp. · Campaign 16V-685Mazda 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…
- 2014–2016 Mazda MAZDA3 recall: Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly
September 22, 2016 · Mazda Motor Corp. · Campaign 16V-684Mazda 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…
- 2010–2016 Mazda MAZDASPEED3, MAZDA3, MAZDA5 and more recall: Structure: body, hatchback/liftgate
September 6, 2016 · Mazda Motor Corp. · Campaign 16V-644Mazda 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…
- 2015–2016 Mazda MAZDA3 recall: Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly
October 2, 2015 · Mazda Motor Corp. · Campaign 15V-621 Do not driveMazda 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…
- 2014–2015 Mazda MAZDA6, MAZDA3 recall: Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
April 3, 2014 · Mazda Motor Corp. · Campaign 14V-1735L 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…
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has the Mazda MAZDA3 had?
NHTSA lists 23 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the Mazda MAZDA3, across 18 model years (2004–2025).
Which Mazda MAZDA3 model year has the most recalls?
The 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 appears in the most campaigns (6). Counts reflect how many recalls include that year, not how many cars were affected.
How do I check my Mazda MAZDA3 for recalls?
Use the free VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A campaign applies only to certain vehicles, so a model-year match is not enough.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.