2023 Mazda Mazda3: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
12
Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Crash reports
2
Fire reports
1
Injuries
600.0
Severity index
Severity index 600.0 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | 25.0% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 25.0% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 25.0% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 16.7% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 2 | 16.7% |
| ENGINE | 2 | 16.7% |
| STEERING | 1 | 8.3% |
| TIRES | 1 | 8.3% |
The single most-reported system is POWER TRAIN, cited in 3 of 12 complaints (25.0%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 2 |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.