Mazda MAZDA3 recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Mazda MAZDA3, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- May 29, 2025Crash risk2024–2025 Mazda CX-30, 2024–2025 Mazda MAZDA3 — Air Bags
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.
25V357000 · 171K units · Mazda North American Operations
- Sep 3, 2024Crash risk2024 Mazda CX-30, 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, 2024 Mazda MAZDA3 — Lane Departure
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.
24V649000 · 672 units · Mazda North American Operations
- Oct 26, 2023Crash risk2024 Mazda CX-90, 2024 Mazda MAZDA3 — Forward Collision Avoidance
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."
23V718000 · 12K units · Mazda North American Operations
- Jul 14, 2023Crash risk2016–2021 Mazda CX-3, 2014–2018 Mazda MAZDA3 — Back Over Prevention
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.
23V487000 · 236K units · Mazda North American Operations
- Nov 12, 2021Crash risk2019 Mazda CX-3, 2018–2019 Mazda CX-5, 2018–2019 Mazda CX-9 and 4 other models — 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. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
21V875000 · 121K units · Mazda North American Operations
- Jul 1, 2021Crash risk2004–2007 Mazda MAZDA3 — Air Bags
Mazda 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 fragments into the vehicle.
21V494000 · 261K units · Mazda North American Operations
- Feb 22, 2021Crash risk2021 Mazda CX-30, 2021 Mazda MAZDA3 — Tires
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2021 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles. Air may suddenly leak from the tire air valve.
21V101000 · 599 units · Mazda North American Operations
- Jun 12, 2020Crash risk2020 Mazda CX-30, 2020 Mazda MAZDA3 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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.
20V346000 · 24K units · Mazda North American Operations
- Dec 19, 2019Crash risk2019–2020 Mazda MAZDA3 — Forward Collision Avoidance
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.
19V907000 · 35K units · Mazda North American Operations
- Jul 29, 2019Crash risk2019 Mazda MAZDA3 — Visibility
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.
19V558000 · 23K units · Mazda North American Operations
- Jul 5, 2019Crash risk2019 Mazda MAZDA3 — Seats
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.
19V514000 · 9K units · Mazda North American Operations
- Jun 27, 2019Crash risk2018–2019 Mazda CX-5, 2019 Mazda MAZDA3, 2018–2019 Mazda MAZDA6 — Power Train
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.
19V497000 · 262K units · Mazda North American Operations
- Jun 7, 2019Crash risk2019 Mazda MAZDA3 — Wheels
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.
19V425000 · 25K units · Mazda North American Operations
- May 14, 2019Crash risk2019 Mazda MAZDA3 — Electrical System
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.
19V363000 · 17K units · Mazda North American Operations
- Apr 4, 2019Crash risk2016–2018 Mazda MAZDA3 — Visibility
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.
19V272000 · 188K units · Mazda North American Operations
- Nov 21, 2017Crash risk2018 Mazda MAZDA3 — Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
17V745000 · 144 units · Mazda North American Operations
- Jun 22, 2017Crash risk2014–2016 Mazda MAZDA3, 2014–2015 Mazda MAZDA6 — Parking Brake
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.
17V393000 · 228K units · Mazda North American Operations
- Feb 9, 2017Crash risk2011 Mazda MAZDA2, 2010–2011 Mazda MAZDA3, 2010–2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 — Seats
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.
17V082000 · 174K units · Mazda North American Operations
- Sep 23, 2016Fire risk2016 Mazda MAZDA3 — Fuel System, Gasoline
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.
16V685000 · 4K units · Mazda North American Operations
- Sep 22, 2016Fire risk2014–2016 Mazda MAZDA3 — 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. 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.
16V684000 · 17K units · Mazda North American Operations
- Sep 6, 2016Crash risk2016 Mazda CX-3, 2013–2016 Mazda CX-5, 2010–2013 Mazda MAZDA3 and 2 other models — 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 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.
16V644000 · 580K units · Mazda North American Operations
- Oct 2, 2015Fire risk2015–2016 Mazda MAZDA3 — 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. 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.
15V621000 · 14K units · Mazda North American Operations
- Apr 3, 2014Crash risk2014 Mazda MAZDA3, 2014–2015 Mazda MAZDA6 — 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 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.
14V173000 · 6K units · Mazda North American Operations
- Jun 15, 2011Crash risk2008–2009 Mazda MAZDA3, 2008–2009 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 — Visibility
MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 MAZDA3 AND MAZDASPEED3 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 7, 2008, THROUGH NOVEMBER 28, 2008. THE GROUND TERMINAL OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN INADVERTENTLY BENT DURING ASSEMBLY. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS THEN OVER TIME THE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE OF THE MOTOR CIRCUIT MAY INCREASE UP TO A POINT THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT WORK.
11V329000 · 103K units · MAZDA MOTOR CORP
- Aug 12, 2010Crash risk2007–2009 Mazda MAZDA3, 2007–2009 Mazda MAZDA5 — Steering
MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 MAZDA3 AND MAZDA5 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2, 2007 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2008. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST COULD OCCUR AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE.
10V374000 · 215K units · MAZDA MOTOR CORP
- May 29, 2009Safety2009 Mazda MAZDA3 — 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. 126, "ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM". THE YAW RATE MEASURED AFTER COMPLETION OF THE SINE WITH DWELL STEERING INPUT EXCEEDED THE TEST STANDARDS.
09V187000 · 7K units · MAZDA MOTOR CORP
- Apr 16, 2009Crash risk2010 Mazda MAZDA3 — 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. DUE TO THIS, THE COVERING OF THE HARNESS MAY BE DAMAGED THROUGH VIBRATION DURING OPERATION POSSIBLY CAUSING A SHORT-CIRCUIT BETWEEN CERTAIN HARNESS WIRES AND THE STARTER HOUSING. A SHORT-CIRCUIT CAN RESULT IN ENGINE CONTROL MALFUNCTION AND/OR POOR SHIFT QUALITY.
09V126000 · 25K units · MAZDA MOTOR CORP
- Nov 22, 2004Crash risk2005 Mazda MAZDA3 — 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.
04V559000 · 2 units · MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
- Sep 24, 2004Crash risk2004 Mazda MAZDA3 — 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 LIGHT.
04V468000 · 42K units · MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS