Free safety data straight from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Recalls, consumer complaints, and crash test ratings — everything you need before you buy.
| Year | Overall | Front Crash | Side Crash | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
The following safety recalls have been issued by NHTSA for the Mazda Mazda3. If you own this vehicle, check your VIN at our VIN lookup tool or NHTSA.gov to see if your vehicle is affected.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2021 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles. Air may suddenly leak from the tire air valve.
Risk: A sudden air leak from the tire air valve may cause a loss of vehicle control while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Mazda Mazda3 owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 16 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| AIR BAGS | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE | 1 |
My rear differential case cracked, anytime the four wheel drive system was engaged the entire drivetrain would lock up. Luckily we were only on side roads so going less than 30 mph if we had been on the highway when this happened we could have been in an accident or lost control. The dealer did confirm the problem and it…
At 31,000 miles the control arm lower ball joints are torn on both lower. They must be replaced. This is a safety hazard. This should not be an issue with low mileage on this car.
I was driving when all the sudden there was a loud bang sound. The differential housing cracked. The when awd is demanded the rear diff was was locking up instead of engaging. Luckily we were just on city streets and not on the highway as this rear wheel locking up could cause a crash. Mazda wasn't very helpful with the…
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