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2021 Mazda MAZDA3 vs 2022 Mazda MAZDA3

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2021 Mazda MAZDA32022 Mazda MAZDA3
NHTSA complaints4923
Recall campaigns10
Service bulletins (TSBs)625429
Investigations00
Crash reports21
Fire reports20
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)
Median reported incident mileage

Reported problems side by side

ComponentMazda MAZDA3Mazda MAZDA3
Engine182
Air Bags412
Electrical System64
Forward Collision Avoidance71
Power Train32
Service Brakes40
Structure22
Lane Departure30

Symptoms owners describe

Oil consumption80

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.