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All cars · Mazda3 · 2021

2021 Mazda3. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index113100 = average car
Complaints41NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold37,653U.S. model year
Per 100K sold109complaints
Year rank#18 of 19#1 = fewest complaints

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Engine39%
Automatic emergency braking17%
Electrical10%
Airbags10%
Brakes10%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
5422104

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 21V101000 Feb 2021 Tires / Valve

    Defect. Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2021 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles. Air may suddenly leak from the tire air valve.

    Risk. A sudden air leak from the tire air valve may cause a loss of vehicle control while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four tire air valves with new parts, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4721B.

Manufacturer communications 634

Mazda3 filed 634 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Configuration Error warning message
  • No start because the battery is discharged after the vehicle is parked for
  • Tapping noise from the engine during idling; etc., and synchronized to the engine rpm

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Mazda Mazda2 5 HB FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Mazda Mazda3 5 HB AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Mazda Mazda3 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Mazda Mazda3 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2018362564,638Wipers & visibility
2019965450,741Brakes
2020692433,608Automatic emergency braking
20211134137,653Engine
2022622327,767Airbags
2023–1230,531Transmission & drivetrain
2024–1238,877Electrical

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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