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All cars · Mazda3 · 2024

2024 Mazda3. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints12NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold38,877U.S. model year
Per 100K sold31complaints

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical50%
Automatic emergency braking25%
Lane assist17%
Body structure17%
Wipers & visibility8%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1220100

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 3

  • 25V357000 May 2025 Air Bags / Air Bag/Restraint Control Module / Software

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. Air bags that do not deploy in the event of a crash increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy. Dealers will reprogram the SAS unit with improved software or replace the unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2025. Mazda's number for this recall is 7525E.

  • 24V649000 Sep 2024 Lane Departure / Sensing System / Camera

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. Automatic braking, steering assist, and headlight control systems that do not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect and replace the forward sensing camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6824H.

  • 23V718000 Oct 2023 Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera

    Defect. 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."

    Risk. A camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

    Remedy. Dealers will update the view monitor control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6223J.

Manufacturer communications 255

Mazda3 filed 255 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s)…
  • Key Transmitter Power Saving Function: When the key transmitter Power Saving Function is turned
  • This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below

Crash ratings by version

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

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20211134137,653Engine
2022622327,767Airbags
2023–1230,531Transmission & drivetrain
2024–1238,877Electrical
2025–829,266Automatic emergency braking

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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