The Lemon IndexMazda3 recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2004–2025 Mazda3, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Park-it warnings 1
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Oct 2015 · model years 2015–2016 Park it: don't drive
The affected vehicles are equipped with a fuel tank with a shut-off valve that can allow fuel to enter into the fuel tank emissions systems.
14,411 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V621000
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- Airbags · recall issued May 2025 · model years 2024–2025
The Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor (SAS) units may set an error code and deactivate the air bags, due to a low battery condition.
171,412 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V357000
- Lane assist · recall issued Sep 2024 · model year 2024
A malfunction in the forward sensing camera (FSC) may prevent the automatic emergency braking system and the lane-keep assist system from functioning.
672 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V649000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Oct 2023 · model year 2024
Due to a software error, the rearview, front, and/or side camera images may not appear on the display.
11,903 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V718000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Jul 2023 · model years 2014–2018
The rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted image.
236,100 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V487000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Nov 2021 · model year 2018
The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
121,038 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V875000
- Airbags · recall issued Jul 2021 · model years 2004–2007
During air bag deployment, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel air bag module cover may shatter, and project plastic fragments into the vehicle.
260,915 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V494000
- Tires · recall issued Feb 2021 · model year 2021
Air may suddenly leak from the tire air valve.
599 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V101000
- Brakes · recall issued Jun 2020 · model year 2020
The front brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been tightened properly during assembly, possibly allowing the calipers to loosen.
24,037 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V346000
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- Automatic emergency braking · recall issued Dec 2019 · model years 2019–2020
The Smart Brake System (SBS) can falsely detect an obstacle while driving, activating the automatic emergency braking system and suddenly stopping the vehicle.
35,390 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V907000
- Visibility · recall issued Jul 2019 · model year 2019
The adhesive between the interior rearview mirror and the housing may not be properly bonded, allowing the mirror to detach from the housing.
22,571 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V558000
- Seats · recall issued Jul 2019 · model year 2019
The seat cover material on both front seats may interfere with the head restraint lock release button, causing it to stick in the release position and not allow the head restraint to lock into place.
9,430 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V514000
- Engine · recall issued Jun 2019 · model year 2019
A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall.
262,220 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V497000
- Wheels · recall issued Jun 2019 · model year 2019
The lug nuts on all four wheels may loosen, potentially resulting in a wheel detaching from the vehicle.
25,003 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V425000
- Electrical · recall issued May 2019 · model year 2019
Due to incorrect programing, the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may erroneously turn off although the passenger air bag is deactivated.
17,016 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V363000
- Visibility · recall issued Apr 2019 · model years 2016–2018
A defective windshield wiper relay may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility.
187,880 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V272000
- Engine · recall issued Nov 2017 · model year 2018
The incorrect exhaust valve spring may fail while driving, potentially causing an engine stall.
144 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V745000
- Parking brake · recall issued Jun 2017 · model years 2014–2016
Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly bind.
227,814 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V393000
- Seats · recall issued Feb 2017 · model years 2010–2011
In the affected vehicles, the seat height adjustment lifter links may break or detach from the seat frame and the seat angle may incline causing the driver to not be able to maintain an appropriate driving position.
173,859 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V082000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Sep 2016 · model year 2016
During manufacturing, the fuel tanks for the affected vehicles may have deformed, resulting in a fuel leak from the recirculation pipe welded connection.
3,849 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V685000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Sep 2016 · model years 2014–2016
The fuel tank of the affected vehicles may have been improperly handled during manufacturing and, as a result, the welded attachment of the Inlet Check Valve (ICV) may fail and allow fuel to leak.
17,484 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V684000
- Body structure · recall issued Sep 2016 · model years 2010–2013
On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
580,455 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V644000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Oct 2015 · model years 2015–2016 Park it: don't drive
The affected vehicles are equipped with a fuel tank with a shut-off valve that can allow fuel to enter into the fuel tank emissions systems.
14,411 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V621000
- Electrical · recall issued Apr 2014 · model year 2014 2.5L engines only
When driving the affected vehicles in heavy rain or in deep puddles, the alternator belt may slip causing the Power Control module (PCM) to incorrectly assume failure of the charging system.
5,700 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V173000
- Visibility · recall issued Jun 2011 · model years 2008–2009
MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 MAZDA3 AND MAZDASPEED3 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 7, 2008, THROUGH NOVEMBER 28, 2008.
103,300 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V329000
- Steering · recall issued Aug 2010 · model years 2007–2009
MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 MAZDA3 AND MAZDA5 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2, 2007 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2008.
215,000 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V374000
- Stability control · recall issued May 2009 · model year 2009
MAZDA IS RECALLING 7,100 MY 2009 MAZDA3 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 126, "ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM"…
- Electrical · recall issued Apr 2009 · model year 2010
MAZDA IS RECALLING 25,400 MY 2010 MAZDA3 VEHICLES.
- Equipment · recall issued Apr 2009 · model years 2004–2009
THIS MAY RESULT IN THE BOLT(S) SNAPPING OFF DURING USE OR WITHOUT A LOAD. THE UNSECURED RACK AND LOAD CAN THEN COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING CREATING A POTENTIAL ROAD HAZARD, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Airbags · recall issued Nov 2004 · model year 2005
ON TWO PASSENGER VEHICLES, A CRACK IN THE SOLDER CONNECTION ATTACHING THE ACCELERATION SENSOR IN THE SAS UNIT MADE CONTACT WITH THE BASE PLATE, DAMAGING THE SOLDER CONNECTION.
- Airbags · recall issued Sep 2004 · model year 2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A CRACK IN THE AIR BAG CRASH ZONE SENSOR HOUSING CAN ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE SENSOR, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT AND ILLUMINATING THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT.
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Mazda3?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Mazda3 have?
30 recall campaigns across model years 2004–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 58.
Which Mazda3 year has the most recalls?
The 2019, with 6 campaigns. 2016: 6, 2018: 4, 2015: 4.
What are most Mazda3 recalls about?
Airbags: 4 of the 30 campaigns. Then fuel system, gasoline (4) and electrical (3).
What is the newest Mazda3 recall?
Airbags, filed May 2025 (NHTSA 25V357000): The Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor (SAS) units may set an error code and deactivate the air bags, due to a low battery condition.
What is the biggest Mazda3 recall?
NHTSA 16V644000 (body structure, Sep 2016) covers 580,455 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
How do I check if my Mazda3 has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Mazda dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Mazda3: problems and best years · All Mazda recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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