NHTSA Safety Recalls
Mazda Mazda3 Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2004 to 2024, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 19 model years (2004–2024) the Mazda Mazda3 has 57 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2019 with 6; the cleanest is 2021 with 1.
- Model years
- 19
- Total recalls
- 57
- Worst year
- 2019
- Cleanest year
- 2021
2004–2024
6 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mazda Mazda3 | 3 | |
| 2021 Mazda Mazda3 | 1 | |
| 2020 Mazda Mazda3 | 2 | |
| 2019 Mazda Mazda3 | 6 | |
| 2018 Mazda Mazda3 | 4 | |
| 2017 Mazda Mazda3 | 2 | |
| 2016 Mazda Mazda3 | 6 | |
| 2015 Mazda Mazda3 | 4 | |
| 2014 Mazda Mazda3 | 4 | |
| 2013 Mazda Mazda3 | 1 | |
| 2012 Mazda Mazda3 | 1 | |
| 2011 Mazda Mazda3 | 2 | |
| 2010 Mazda Mazda3 | 3 | |
| 2009 Mazda Mazda3 | 4 | |
| 2008 Mazda Mazda3 | 3 | |
| 2007 Mazda Mazda3 | 3 | |
| 2006 Mazda Mazda3 | 2 | |
| 2005 Mazda Mazda3 | 3 | |
| 2004 Mazda Mazda3 | 3 |
What gets recalled most on the Mazda Mazda3
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA6
- EQUIPMENT6
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY5
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL4
- STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE4
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER3
- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM3
- PARKING BRAKE3
- SEATS2
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE2
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.