The Lemon Index2025 Mazda3. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Automatic emergency braking | 25% |
| Airbags | 12% |
| Suspension | 12% |
| Wheels | 12% |
| Seat belts | 12% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
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.
Manufacturer communications 153
Mazda3 filed 153 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- There is a concern that some water pumps are being replaced that are not faulty, due to signs…
- Some customers may complain about color discrepancies (brightness differences) of the image…
- Some vehicles exhibit brake related concerns such as brake noise, brake judder or brake dragging
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda MAZDA3 HATCHBACK 5 HB AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Mazda MAZDA3 HATCHBACK 5 HB FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Mazda MAZDA3 SEDAN 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Mazda MAZDA3 SEDAN 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard | Standard |
Nearby model years
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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