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2024 Mazda Mazda3

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

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
3
on record
MPG
—
combined

Open recalls on record

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

Recalls3
Complaints11
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2024 Mazda Mazda3

3 recalls
11 complaints
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
3
Owner complaints
11
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 We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

3 Recalls 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

3 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 23V718000high

    Rear-visibility system issue

    BACK OVER PREVENTION: 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 fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

  • 24V649000high

    Lane departure · sensing system · camera

    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-keep assist system from functioning. In addition, the headlights will not automatically adjust from high beams to low beams as intended.

  • 25V357000high

    Airbag system issue

    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.

Consumer complaints

11 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

11
Total
2
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ELECTRICAL3
  • OTHER2
  • ENGINE1
  • BRAKES1
  • AIR BAGS1

Notable Issues

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

Most reported problems

electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)3
miscellaneous issues2
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)1

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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Common problems

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621 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 25V357000

    Air bags that do not deploy in the event of a crash increase the risk of injury.

  2. Recall

    Recall 24V649000

    Automatic braking, steering assist, and headlight control systems that do not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 23V718000

    A camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.