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25 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V357000·2025-05-29

    Mazda3 and CX-30 airbag sensors can deactivate the airbags

    Mazda is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles because the Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor unit may set an error code and deactivate the airbags due to a low battery condition.

    Product
    MAZDA — MAZDA CX-30, MAZDA3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V346000·2020-06-12

    Mazda Recalls 2020 Mazda3 and CX-30 for Brake Caliper Bolt Issue

    Mazda is recalling 2020 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles because front brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been tightened properly, which could reduce braking performance.

    Product
    MAZDA — MAZDA MAZDA3, CX-30
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V425000·2019-06-07

    Mazda Recalls 2019 Mazda3 Vehicles Due to Loose Lug Nuts

    Mazda is recalling 2019 Mazda3 vehicles because lug nuts may loosen, potentially causing a wheel to detach and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    MAZDA — MAZDA MAZDA3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V082000·2017-02-09

    Mazda Recalls 2010-2011 Models for Seat Lifter Defect

    Mazda is recalling 2010-2011 Mazda2, Mazda3, and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles because seat height adjustment links may break, potentially compromising the driver's position and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    MAZDA — MAZDA MAZDA2, MAZDA3, MAZDASPEED3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V685000·2016-09-23

    Mazda Recalls 2016 Mazda3 Vehicles for Fuel Tank Leak Risk

    Mazda is recalling 2016 Mazda3 vehicles because deformed fuel tanks may leak, increasing the risk of fire if an ignition source is present.

    Product
    MAZDA — MAZDA MAZDA3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V621000·2015-10-02

    Mazda Recalls 2015-2016 Mazda3 Vehicles for Fuel Tank Valve Defect

    Mazda is recalling 2015-2016 Mazda3 vehicles because a fuel tank shut-off valve defect may cause fuel leaks or engine stalls, increasing fire and crash risks.

    Product
    MAZDA — MAZDA MAZDA3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V173000·2014-04-03

    Mazda Recalls 2014-2015 Models for Potential Engine Stall Risk

    Mazda is recalling 2014-2015 Mazda3 and Mazda6 vehicles because a software error may cause the engine to stall in heavy rain, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    MAZDA — MAZDA MAZDA6, MAZDA3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V374000·2010-08-12

    Mazda Recalls 2007-2009 Mazda3 and Mazda5 for Power Steering Loss

    Mazda is recalling 2007-2009 Mazda3 and Mazda5 vehicles because the electric power steering assist may suddenly fail, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    MAZDA — MAZDA MAZDA3, MAZDA5
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V649000·2024-09-03

    2025 Mazda CX-50 Forward Sensing Camera Malfunction Disables Safety Systems

    Mazda is recalling 2025 CX-50 and certain 2024 models due to a forward sensing camera malfunction that may prevent automatic emergency braking and lane-keep assist systems from functioning, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    MAZDA — MAZDA MAZDA3, CX-30, CX-50 HYBRID
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V718000·2023-10-26

    2024 Mazda MAZDA3 and CX-90 Recalled for Camera Display Failure

    Mazda is recalling 2024 MAZDA3 and CX-90 vehicles due to a software error that prevents camera images from displaying, which fails federal rear visibility requirements and increases crash risk.

    Product
    MAZDA — MAZDA MAZDA3, CX-90
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V487000·2023-07-14

    Mazda recalls 2014-2018 Mazda3 and CX-3 for faulty rearview cameras

    Mazda is recalling 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles because rearview cameras may display flickering or distorted images, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace cameras free of charge.

    Product
    MAZDA — MAZDA MAZDA3, CX-3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V875000·2021-11-12

    Mazda Recalls 2018-2020 Models for Fuel Pump Failure Risk

    Mazda is recalling 121,038 vehicles from 2018-2020 because a fuel pump impeller may crack, causing engine stalls and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    MAZDA — MAZDA MAZDA2, CX-9, MX-5, MAZDA6
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V494000·2021-07-01

    Mazda Recalls 2004-2007 Mazda3 for Air Bag Cover Shattering Risk

    Mazda is recalling 2004-2007 Mazda3 vehicles because the steering wheel air bag cover may shatter during deployment, projecting plastic fragments into the vehicle.

    Product
    MAZDA — MAZDA MAZDA3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V101000·2021-02-22

    2021 Mazda Mazda3 and CX-30 tire air valve failure recall

    Mazda is recalling 2021 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles because air may leak from the tire air valve, potentially causing loss of vehicle control. Mazda will replace all tire air valves at no cost.

    Product
    MAZDA — MAZDA CX-30, MAZDA3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V558000·2019-07-29

    Mazda Recalls 2019 Mazda3 Vehicles for Rearview Mirror Defect

    Mazda is recalling 2019 Mazda3 vehicles with manual dimming mirrors because the mirror may detach, reducing rearward visibility and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    MAZDA — MAZDA MAZDA3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V514000·2019-07-05

    Mazda Recalls 2019 Mazda3 Vehicles Due to Head Restraint Defect

    Mazda is recalling 2019 Mazda3 vehicles because seat cover material may prevent front head restraints from locking properly, increasing injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    MAZDA — MAZDA MAZDA3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V497000·2019-06-27

    Mazda Recalls 2018-2019 Models for Potential Engine Stall Risk

    Mazda is recalling 262,220 vehicles due to a software error that may cause the engine to stall unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    MAZDA — MAZDA MAZDA3, CX-5, MAZDA6
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V363000·2019-05-14

    Mazda Recalls 2019 Mazda3 Vehicles for Incorrect Air Bag Indicator Light

    Mazda is recalling 2019 Mazda3 vehicles because the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may turn off incorrectly, potentially leaving occupants unaware of safety system status.

    Product
    MAZDA — MAZDA MAZDA3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V393000·2017-06-22

    Mazda Recalls 2014-2016 Mazda3 and Mazda6 for Parking Brake Defect

    Mazda is recalling 2014-2016 Mazda3 and Mazda6 vehicles because water may cause the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and bind, potentially preventing the brake from engaging or disengaging fully.

    Product
    MAZDA — MAZDA MAZDA6, MAZDA3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V644000·2016-09-06

    Mazda Recalls Vehicles Due to Corroded Lift Gate Support Struts

    Mazda is recalling specific 2010-2016 models because lift gate support struts may corrode and break, causing the gate to drop unexpectedly and injure users.

    Product
    MAZDA — MAZDA MAZDASPEED3, MAZDA3, MAZDA5, CX-5
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V329000·2011-06-15

    Mazda Recalls 2008-2009 Mazda3 Models for Wiper Motor Defect

    Mazda is recalling 2008-2009 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles because a bent wiper motor terminal may cause wipers to stop working, increasing crash risk in bad weather.

    Product
    MAZDA — MAZDA MAZDASPEED3, MAZDA3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

  • 20245/5

    4 trims tested for 2024; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 20215/5

    4 trims tested for 2021; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations

  • PE10021 Preliminary Evaluation · steering:electric power assist system

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2010 · tires 47 complaints
  • 2012 · powertrain 39 complaints
  • 2008 · tires 39 complaints
  • 2010 · powertrain 36 complaints
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2010 · steering 31 complaints

Technical service bulletins

1,610 manufacturer service bulletins across 22 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2025: 4.9/5
  • 2024: 4.1/5 · 12 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2023: 4.4/5 · 12 complaints · most complained-of: powertrain
  • 2022: 4.2/5 · 24 complaints · most complained-of: airbags
  • 2021: 4.0/5 · 49 complaints · most complained-of: engine

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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