Mazda MAZDA3 recalls

NHTSA's records list 18 safety recalls covering the Mazda MAZDA3 since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2004-2007, 2010-2011, 2014-2021, 2024-2025. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on May 29, 2025.

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2025 Mazda MAZDA3 recalls 1

Reported May 29, 2025
Air Bags May Not Deploy in a Crash
Component: air bags. 171,412 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2024 Mazda MAZDA3 recalls 3

Reported May 29, 2025
Air Bags May Not Deploy in a Crash
Component: air bags. 171,412 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 3, 2024
Forward Sensing Camera Malfunction
Component: exterior lighting. 672 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 26, 2023
Multiple Camera Images May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 11,903 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2021 Mazda MAZDA3 recalls 1

Reported Feb. 22, 2021
Tire Air Valve May Leak
Component: tires. 599 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2020 Mazda MAZDA3 recalls 2

Reported June 12, 2020
Front Brake Caliper Bolts May Loosen and Fall Off
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 24,037 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 19, 2019
Emergency Braking Can Activate Unexpectedly
Component: forward collision avoidance. 35,390 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2019 Mazda MAZDA3 recalls 6

Reported Dec. 19, 2019
Emergency Braking Can Activate Unexpectedly
Component: forward collision avoidance. 35,390 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 29, 2019
Rearview Mirror Glass May Detach From Housing
Component: visibility. 22,571 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 5, 2019
Head Restraint May Detach
Component: seats. 9,430 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 27, 2019
Software Error May Cause Engine Stall
Component: engine. 262,220 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 7, 2019
Wheel Lug Nuts May Loosen and Fall Off
Component: wheels. 25,003 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 14, 2019
Incorrect Air Bag and Seat Belt Indicators
Component: electrical system. 17,016 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2018 Mazda MAZDA3 recalls 4

Reported July 14, 2023
Rearview Image May Not Display Properly
Component: back over prevention. 236,100 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 12, 2021
Fuel Pump May Fail
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 121,038 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 4, 2019
Windshield Wipers may become Inoperable
Component: visibility. 187,880 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 21, 2017
Incorrect Valve Spring may cause Engine Stall
Component: engine and engine cooling. 144 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2017 Mazda MAZDA3 recalls 2

Reported July 14, 2023
Rearview Image May Not Display Properly
Component: back over prevention. 236,100 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 4, 2019
Windshield Wipers may become Inoperable
Component: visibility. 187,880 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2016 Mazda MAZDA3 recalls 3

Reported July 14, 2023
Rearview Image May Not Display Properly
Component: back over prevention. 236,100 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 4, 2019
Windshield Wipers may become Inoperable
Component: visibility. 187,880 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 22, 2017
Parking Brake Actuators may Corrode
Component: parking brake. 227,814 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2015 Mazda MAZDA3 recalls 2

Reported July 14, 2023
Rearview Image May Not Display Properly
Component: back over prevention. 236,100 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 22, 2017
Parking Brake Actuators may Corrode
Component: parking brake. 227,814 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2014 Mazda MAZDA3 recalls 2

Reported July 14, 2023
Rearview Image May Not Display Properly
Component: back over prevention. 236,100 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 22, 2017
Parking Brake Actuators may Corrode
Component: parking brake. 227,814 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2011 Mazda MAZDA3 recalls 1

Reported Feb. 9, 2017
Seat Lifter Links may Crack or Separate
Component: seats. 173,859 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2010 Mazda MAZDA3 recalls 1

Reported Feb. 9, 2017
Seat Lifter Links may Crack or Separate
Component: seats. 173,859 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2007 Mazda MAZDA3 recalls 1

Reported July 1, 2021
Air Bag Cover Emblem May Shatter
Component: air bags. 260,915 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2006 Mazda MAZDA3 recalls 1

Reported July 1, 2021
Air Bag Cover Emblem May Shatter
Component: air bags. 260,915 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2005 Mazda MAZDA3 recalls 1

Reported July 1, 2021
Air Bag Cover Emblem May Shatter
Component: air bags. 260,915 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2004 Mazda MAZDA3 recalls 1

Reported July 1, 2021
Air Bag Cover Emblem May Shatter
Component: air bags. 260,915 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.