Mazda MAZDA3 recalls
NHTSA lists 25 recall campaigns for the Mazda MAZDA3; the most recent was received 2025-05-29 (Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module › Software). 1 came with a Do Not Drive or Park Outside warning.
Recalls by model year
| Model year | Campaigns | Do Not Drive / Park Outside |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 1 |
| 2015 | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
All Mazda MAZDA3 campaigns
| Campaign | Received | Component | Problem |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V357000 | 2025-05-29 | Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module › Software | 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. |
| 24V649000 | 2024-09-03 | Lane Departure › Sensing System › Camera | 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… |
| 23V718000 | 2023-10-26 | Forward Collision Avoidance › Sensing System › Camera | 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 … |
| 23V487000 | 2023-07-14 | Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted image. |
| 21V875000 | 2021-11-12 | Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform,… |
| 21V494000 | 2021-07-01 | Air Bags › Frontal | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Mazda3 vehicles. During air bag deployment, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel air bag module cover may shatter, and project plastic fragments … |
| 21V101000 | 2021-02-22 | Tires › Valve | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2021 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles. Air may suddenly leak from the tire air valve. |
| 20V346000 | 2020-06-12 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2020 CX-30 and Mazda3 vehicles. The front brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been tightened properly during assembly, possibly allowing the calipers to … |
| 19V907000 | 2019-12-19 | Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mazda3 vehicles. The Smart Brake System (SBS) can falsely detect an obstacle while driving, activating the automatic emergency braking system and sud… |
| 19V558000 | 2019-07-29 | Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles equipped with manual dimming mirrors. The adhesive between the interior rearview mirror and the housing may not be properly bonded, allowi… |
| 19V514000 | 2019-07-05 | Seats › Front Assembly › Head Restraint | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. The seat cover material on both front seats may interfere with the head restraint lock release button, causing it to stick in the release… |
| 19V497000 | 2019-06-27 | Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall. |
| 19V425000 | 2019-06-07 | Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. The lug nuts on all four wheels may loosen, potentially resulting in a wheel detaching from the vehicle. |
| 19V363000 | 2019-05-14 | Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. Due to incorrect programing, the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may erroneously turn off although the passenger air bag i… |
| 19V272000 | 2019-04-04 | Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mazda3 vehicles. A defective windshield wiper relay may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility. |
| 17V745000 | 2017-11-21 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3 vehicles, equipped with an incorrect exhaust valve spring. The incorrect exhaust valve spring may fail while driving, potentially causing an engine… |
| 17V393000 | 2017-06-22 | Parking Brake | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles. Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly b… |
| 17V082000 | 2017-02-09 | Seats | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011 Mazda2 and 2010-2011 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles equipped with a manual seat lifter. In the affected vehicles, the seat height adjustment lifter links… |
| 16V685000 | 2016-09-23 | Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured September 24, 2015, to October 16, 2015. During manufacturing, the fuel tanks for the affected vehicles may have d… |
| 16V684000 | 2016-09-22 | Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly | Mazda Motors North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured January 4, 2014, to September 18, 2015. The fuel tank of the affected vehicles may have been improperl… |
| 16V644000 | 2016-09-06 | Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, … |
| 15V621000 | 2015-10-02 | Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly Do Not Drive | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured May 21, 2015, to August 25, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a fuel tank with a shut-off valve t… |
| 14V173000 | 2014-04-03 | Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator | Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through December 18, 2013, and model year 2014-2015 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured May 20, 2013, throu… |
| 11V329000 | 2011-06-15 | Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor | Mazda is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 mazda3 and mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured from january 7, 2008, through november 28, 2008. The ground terminal of the windshield wiper motor may have been inadvertently … |
| 10V374000 | 2010-08-12 | Steering › Electric Power Assist System | Mazda is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 mazda3 and mazda5 vehicles manufactured from april 2, 2007 through november 30, 2008. These vehicles may have a condition in which a sudden loss of power steering assist co… |
A recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.
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