Recall history
Mazda Mazda3 Recalls by Year
This page groups every Mazda Mazda3 safety-recall campaign in the connected NHTSA dataset by model year. Read the component, safety consequence and remedy, then use the exact VIN to confirm whether a specific car is affected and repaired.
Data updated April 2026
- Recall campaigns
- 7
- Latest affected year
- 2025
- Urgent instructions
- 0
- Years analyzed
- 8
7 affected model years
AIR BAGS
Park-it or park-outside flags
11 year-level recall count
Year directory
Mazda Mazda3 recalls by model year
2025 Mazda Mazda3 recalls
1 campaign on file
2024 Mazda Mazda3 recalls
2 campaigns on file
2023 Mazda Mazda3 recalls
1 campaign on file
2022 Mazda Mazda3 recalls
1 campaign on file
2021 Mazda Mazda3 recalls
3 campaigns on file
2019 Mazda Mazda3 recalls
2 campaigns on file
2018 Mazda Mazda3 recalls
1 campaign on file
Campaign details
Mazda Mazda3 recall campaigns
Duplicate campaign numbers across model years are combined below. Urgent stop-driving and park-outside instructions appear first, followed by the newest NHTSA reports.
AIR BAGS25V357000
Affected model years
What can happen
Air bags that do not deploy in the event of a crash increase the risk of injury.
Recall summary
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.
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.
NHTSA report received 2025-05-29T17:56:43Z.
LANE DEPARTURE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE24V649000
Affected model years
What can happen
Automatic braking, steering assist, and headlight control systems that do not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall summary
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.
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.
NHTSA report received 2024-09-03T04:00:00Z.
BACK OVER PREVENTION23V487000
Affected model years
What can happen
A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Recall summary
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.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary. In addition, dealers will install a wiring harness fastening seal. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 13, 2023. Final owner letters for affected models and model years in the states of CT, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA were mailed August 14, 2024. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated on or before May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6023G.
NHTSA report received 2023-07-14T00:00:00Z.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC23V275000
Affected model years
What can happen
Reduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall summary
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2022-2023 CX-30 and 2023 CX-50 vehicles. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) may be damaged, which can result in reduced braking ability.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the ABS HCU, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 5823D.
NHTSA report received 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE21V875000
Affected model years
What can happen
Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall summary
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, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5321K.
NHTSA report received 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z.
TIRES21V101000
Affected model years
What can happen
A sudden air leak from the tire air valve may cause a loss of vehicle control while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall summary
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2021 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles. Air may suddenly leak from the tire air valve.
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.
NHTSA report received 2021-02-22T00:00:00Z.
STRUCTURE21V086000
Affected model years
What can happen
If the power liftgate unexpectedly lowers while a person is accessing the rear storage area of the vehicle, it can increase their risk of injury.
Recall summary
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CX-30 vehicles. When fully opened, the power liftgate may partially lower unexpectedly when the vehicle is parked facing uphill on a slope.
Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will update the power liftgate control module software and inspect the serial number of the power liftgate drive unit, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4621B.
NHTSA report received 2021-02-18T00:00:00Z.
Important limitation
A recall campaign is not the same as an open recall on one car
Campaigns are attached to production ranges, equipment and configurations. Some vehicles in the same model year are not covered; others have already received the repair. Only a VIN-level lookup can confirm applicability and completion.
Source trail
Where this Mazda Mazda3 data comes from
VinExposed combines model-level research with the vehicle-specific history you get from a VIN. Reliability scores and complaint patterns come from Auto Reliability Index's Mazda Mazda3 research, which analyzes NHTSA records and independent repair data.
Recall counts describe a model year, not the repair status of one car. Confirm the exact VIN with the official NHTSA recall lookup and a vehicle-history report before buying.
Buyer questions
Mazda Mazda3 research FAQ
How many recalls does the Mazda Mazda3 have?
The available NHTSA model-year records contain 7 unique recall campaigns across 7 Mazda Mazda3 model years. A campaign can affect multiple years and only certain production dates or configurations.
How do I know whether my Mazda Mazda3 recall was repaired?
Campaign data cannot show repair completion for one car. Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's official recall lookup or ask a franchised dealer to check the manufacturer system.
Can a Mazda Mazda3 be sold with an open recall?
Used vehicles can be offered for sale with unrepaired recalls. Recall repairs are generally completed by an authorized dealer at no charge, but confirm eligibility and parts availability for the exact VIN.
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