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2021 Mazda Mazda3

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
1
on record
MPG
combined

Open recalls on record

1 safety recall. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2021 Mazda Mazda3

1 recall
49 complaints
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
1
Owner complaints
49
Complaints citing a crash
2

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

1 Recall on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

1 NHTSA campaign affecting this model year.

  • 21V101000high

    Tire/wheel issue

    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.

Consumer complaints

49 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

49
Total
2
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE21
  • OTHER7
  • ELECTRICAL5
  • BRAKES4
  • AIR BAGS4

Notable Issues

49 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 1 report involves injuries. 2 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)21
miscellaneous issues7
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)5

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 21V101000

    A sudden air leak from the tire air valve may cause a loss of vehicle control while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.