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NHTSA Safety Recalls

Mazda Cx-3 Recalls by Year

Every model year from 2016 to 2021, ranked by how many recalls it carries.

Across 6 model years (2016–2021) the Mazda Cx-3 has 9 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2016 with 3; the cleanest is 2021 with 1.

Model years
6

2016–2021

Total recalls
9
Worst year
2016

3 recalls

Cleanest year
2021

1 recalls

Recalls by model year

NHTSA recall counts for the Mazda Cx-3, by model year
YearRecallsRelative
2021 Mazda Cx-31
2020 Mazda Cx-31
2019 Mazda Cx-32
2018 Mazda Cx-31
2017 Mazda Cx-31
2016 Mazda Cx-33

What gets recalled most on the Mazda Cx-3

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA6
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP1
  • STEERING1
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE1

Reading these numbers

A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.

What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.