Safety Score
65
Average
Recalls
2
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (2)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-14 | 23V487000 |
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 236,100 | — | Details |
| 2016-09-22 | 16V684000 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 17,484 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-03 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Airbag warning symbol on dashboard flashes with or without passenger seated in front seat. |
| 2025-10-15 | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | No | 0 | Blend door actuator linkage will not allow for heat to be turned on, will blow cool/cold air, have had it looked at and… |
| 2025-09-22 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Gas tank is leaking from the TOP. I could smell gas after a refill (and refilling a portable tank) that I thought must… |
| 2025-09-15 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | No | 0 | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that the vehicle was making an abnormal g… |
| 2025-07-01 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | No | 0 | The rear backup sensors no longer work and did not give any indication they stopped working. They do not detect cars dr… |
| 2025-06-16 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The car screen displays, GPS, for calls, radio etc, doesn’t works, it’s off, and the airbags are deactivated and they’… |
| 2025-02-02 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Gas tank is leaking. According to the records the service recall has been repaired (via a previous owner). However, w… |
| 2024-11-07 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V487000 (Back Over … |
| 2024-10-29 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while driving up an incline at an undisclosed speed, the … |
| 2024-10-25 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Noticed strong smell of gasoline when the car was parked. Took it to an independent service dealer who diagnosed leakin… |
| 2024-09-02 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | In reference to the existing recall on my vehicle (Manufacturer recall # 6023G, NHTSA recall #: 23V-487), I would like … |
| 2024-07-17 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | There is an existing recall on my car 2014 Mazda 3 dated July 14, 2023 for the glitches with rearview mirror and rearvi… |
| 2024-04-11 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V487000 (Back Over … |
| 2024-03-30 | ENGINE | No | 0 | While accelerating onto a highway, my engine overheating light flashed then stayed on and my acceleration suddenly thro… |
| 2023-09-28 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The manufacturer has not provided a timely remedy for a known safety issue on the backup camera for my car. (Jul 14,20… |
| 2023-09-15 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle had smelled gas fumes in the ve… |
| 2023-08-23 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V487000 (Back Over … |
| 2023-08-08 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while parked, the rear-view camera displayed a distorted … |
| 2023-08-03 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | There is currently a recall for 2014 Mazda 3 hatchbacks due to a faulty rearview back-up camera, but the dates are too … |
| 2023-08-01 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | Recall for backup camera has not yet been remedied since September, 2023 issuance. Backup camera still flickers. |
| 2023-07-14 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The is an open recall on this vehicle since 7/14/23. It is for rear camera wiring harness. If has been 7 months and t… |
| 2023-06-01 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | The car has a smell of fuel when filling the tank and for a long period following. My mechanic tells me the surface of … |
| 2023-05-12 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | The gas tank leaked gas due to corrosion on the top of the tank at the fuel pump. Strong smell of gas fumes evident an… |
| 2023-05-02 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I was informed that I have a recall on my vehicle when I tried to put it on Turo. The manufacturer never reached out to… |
| 2023-05-01 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | No | 0 | Rearview camera flickers or doesn't turn on at times. |
| 2023-04-01 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Fuel was leaking from car. |
| 2023-03-06 | SERVICE BRAKES | Yes | 0 | Today on 3/6/23 I was parked outside a restaurant picking up food as I was inside the restaurant my hand brake failed t… |
| 2023-01-23 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Temperature control link slips out of place when turning climate control knob. This is 100% a safety issue when you can… |
| 2022-12-22 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that an abnormal odor was detected while the vehicle was turne… |
| 2022-11-01 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | - After filling up the gas tank and putting the cap back on, there is a distinct smell of gasoline until some of the fu… |
| 2022-09-01 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, he could smell fuel fumes in… |
| 2022-08-01 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | No | 0 | The infotainment screen in my Mazda3 developed a large spider crack in the corner. It's available for inspection upon r… |
| 2022-07-26 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Accelerating on the highway passing a semi-truck when I lost acceleration power. Nearly caused a serious accident at h… |
| 2022-06-30 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | MALFUNCTION LEVER WIPER-COMB SWITCH. |
| 2022-05-22 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | I thought I smelled gasoline when sitting in my car. I got out and inspected all around the vehicle, discovering that g… |
| 2022-03-22 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | strong gas smell |
| 2022-03-01 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | My gear box was popping out of gear at highway speeds into neutral. The service provider informed me the transmission i… |
| 2022-02-28 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V487000 (Back Over … |
| 2021-12-27 | PARKING BRAKE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that he had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 1… |
| 2021-09-09 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Mazda Motors North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured J… |
| 2021-07-19 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | My 2014 Mazda 3 had very bad wear on the rear brakes, but not on the front. I took them apart, and both calipers were … |
| 2021-07-16 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Had a gas smell in our garage for months, thought our riding mower or snowblower was the cause but realized it was this… |
| 2021-07-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | About a month ago I got into my vehicle and noticed a corner of my infotainment screen was cracked. The cracking is in… |
| 2021-03-22 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN I HEARD A VERY LOUD EXPLOSION. I LOOKED UP AND THE CENTER OF MY SUNROOF WAS GONE. … |
| 2021-03-10 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, THE STEERING SENSOR AND ABS MODULE HAVE GONE BACK. THE CAR HAS ONLY 35,000 MILES ON IT. I SPOK… |
| 2021-03-01 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Gas smell / leak from gas tank when more than 7/8 full. Seems to leak from the top. AEB frequently says disabled due … |
| 2021-01-06 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | MY IN CAR MONITOR IS CRACKING AT THE SCREEN AND WILL NOT TURN ON. IT HAS BEEN THIS WAY FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE DEALERSH… |
| 2021-01-01 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Gas smell when tank is filled past 3/4 |
| 2021-01-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Navigation touchscreen has deteriorated without any external damage to the point where it has false positives/ghost cli… |
| 2020-10-29 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | AROUND 68,000 MILES, I BEGAN TO HEAR A SUBTLE WHINING NOISE COMING FROM MY 2014 MAZDA MAZDA3. I WAS UNSURE WHERE IT WAS… |