2023 Mazda Mazda3
0 recalls · 12 complaints · Safety Score B
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/13/2026 | Power Train | Transmission failure when driving. Car was towed to dealership and diagnosed. Transmission and torque converter replacem... | No | No |
| 01/22/2026 | Steering,electrical System,service Brakes | On 14th, 2026, while traveling at approximately 60 mph on the northbound 55 Freeway near the Katella exit, my vehicle su... | Yes | No |
| 01/23/2025 | Forward Collision Avoidance | The active braking support feature of this vehicle falsely warns me of an imminent collision. It happens pretty often, t... | No | No |
| 11/30/2024 | Unknown or Other,engine | My 2023 Mazda 3 started to have a more terrible and annoying rattle after 3000 miles. The engine will resonate and knock... | No | No |
| 07/01/2024 | Tires | The contact owns a 2023 Mazda Mazda3 equipped with Bridgestone Tires, Tire Line: Turanza EL440, Tire Size: 215/45/R18, D... | No | No |
| 12/20/2023 | Air Bags,unknown or Other | The contact's daughter had rented a 2023 Mazda Mazda 3. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at approx... | Yes | Yes |
| 09/19/2023 | Electrical System,structure,engine | I was driving on the highway and decided to switch int the left lane so I sped up and heard a big bang and what sounded ... | No | Yes |
| 07/06/2023 | Exterior Lighting | While driving in snow storm I had to pull over and I noticed lights were covered with snow . LED lights will not produce... | No | No |
| 06/16/2023 | Unknown or Other | It is the infotainment system but please, hear me out. The manual states that one is able to change channels by using ... | No | No |
| 05/18/2023 | Electrical System,service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance | Automatic emergency braking suddenly engaged while driving on the highway. The car decelerated abruptly to a complete st... | Yes | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 2023 Mazda Mazda3 has 0 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 12.
The 2023 Mazda Mazda3 has a Safety Score of 79/100 (Grade B). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2023 Mazda Mazda3 received a Safety Score of B. This vehicle has a better-than-average safety record. There are 3 crash reports on file. There are 2 fire reports.
Contact your nearest Mazda dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).