Mazda MAZDA3 recalls

25 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, including 1 with a do-not-drive warning. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Latest recalls

25V357000 · Mazda North American OperationsAir Bags recallThe Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor (SAS) units may set an error code and deactivate the air bags, due to a low battery condition.Air bagsFree software update171KunitsMay 202524V649000 · Mazda North American OperationsExterior Lighting recallA malfunction in the forward sensing camera (FSC) may prevent the automatic emergency braking system and the lane-keep assist…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement672unitsSep 202423V718000 · Mazda North American OperationsBack Over Prevention recallDue to a software error, the rearview, front, and/or side camera images may not appear on the display.Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update12KunitsOct 202323V487000 · Mazda North American OperationsBack Over Prevention recallThe rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted image.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement236KunitsJul 202321V875000 · Mazda North American OperationsFuel System, Gasoline recallThe impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.Fuel systemFree replacement121KunitsNov 202121V494000 · Mazda North American OperationsAir Bags recallDuring air bag deployment, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel air bag module cover may shatter, and project plastic…Air bagsFree replacement261KunitsJul 202121V101000 · Mazda North American OperationsTires recallAir may suddenly leak from the tire air valve.TiresFree replacement599unitsFeb 202120V346000 · Mazda North American OperationsService Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe front brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been tightened properly during assembly, possibly allowing the calipers to…Brakes & stabilityFree replacement24KunitsJun 202019V907000 · Mazda North American OperationsForward Collision Avoidance recallThe Smart Brake System (SBS) can falsely detect an obstacle while driving, activating the automatic emergency braking system and…Driver assistanceFree software update35KunitsDec 201919V558000 · Mazda North American OperationsVisibility recallThe adhesive between the interior rearview mirror and the housing may not be properly bonded, allowing the mirror to detach from…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement23KunitsJul 201919V514000 · Mazda North American OperationsSeats recallThe seat cover material on both front seats may interfere with the head restraint lock release button, causing it to stick in the…Seats & beltsFree repair9,430unitsJul 201919V497000 · Mazda North American OperationsEngine recallA software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall.Engine & powertrainFree software update262KunitsJun 201919V425000 · Mazda North American OperationsWheels recallThe lug nuts on all four wheels may loosen, potentially resulting in a wheel detaching from the vehicle.Steering & suspensionFree repair25KunitsJun 201919V363000 · Mazda North American OperationsElectrical System recallDue to incorrect programing, the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may erroneously turn off although the passenger…ElectricalFree replacement17KunitsMay 201919V272000 · Mazda North American OperationsVisibility recallA defective windshield wiper relay may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement188KunitsApr 201917V745000 · Mazda North American OperationsEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe incorrect exhaust valve spring may fail while driving, potentially causing an engine stall.Engine & powertrainFree replacement144unitsNov 201717V393000 · Mazda North American OperationsParking Brake recallWater could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly bind.Brakes & stabilityFree repair228KunitsJun 201717V082000 · Mazda North American OperationsSeats recallIn the affected vehicles, the seat height adjustment lifter links may break or detach from the seat frame and the seat angle may…Seats & beltsFree replacement174KunitsFeb 201716V685000 · Mazda North American OperationsFuel System, Gasoline recallDuring manufacturing, the fuel tanks for the affected vehicles may have deformed, resulting in a fuel leak from the recirculation…Fuel systemFree repair3,849unitsSep 201616V684000 · Mazda North American OperationsFuel System, Gasoline recallThe fuel tank of the affected vehicles may have been improperly handled during manufacturing and, as a result, the welded…Fuel systemFree repair17KunitsSep 201616V644000 · Mazda North American OperationsStructure recallOn the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to…Body & latchesFix in development580KunitsSep 201615V621000 · Mazda North American OperationsFuel System, Gasoline recallThe affected vehicles are equipped with a fuel tank with a shut-off valve that can allow fuel to enter into the fuel tank…Do not driveFuel systemFree replacement14KunitsOct 201514V173000 · Mazda North American OperationsElectrical System recallWhen driving the affected vehicles in heavy rain or in deep puddles, the alternator belt may slip causing the Power Control…ElectricalFree software update5,700unitsApr 201411V329000 · Mazda Motor CorpVisibility recallThe ground terminal of the windshield wiper motor may have been inadvertently bent during assembly. if this condition exists then…Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair103KunitsJun 201110V374000 · Mazda Motor CorpSteering recallThese vehicles may have a condition in which a sudden loss of power steering assist could occur at any time while driving the…Steering & suspensionFree replacement215KunitsAug 2010