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2015 Mazda Mazda3 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 129 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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High Reported Activity — 2015 Mazda Mazda3

The 2015 Mazda Mazda3 shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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4
NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
129
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
8
Crash Reports
2 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2015 Mazda Mazda3 (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Mazda dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and depending on the tank lot number, dealers will inspect the ICV weld, replacing the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November…
NHTSA #16V684000
🔧 Parking Brake
If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of…
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will check the parking brake actuator shafts, replacing any that are corroded, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners…
NHTSA #17V393000
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine that stalls increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's fuel shut-off valve. As needed, the fuel shut-off valve and the affected fuel tank emissions system components will be replaced,…
NHTSA #15V621000
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary. In addition, dealers will install a wiring harness fastening seal. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim notification…
NHTSA #23V487000
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Most Common Problems — 2015 Mazda Mazda3

Based on 129 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Service Brakes
22
Unknown Or Other
22
Electrical System
22
Back Over Prevention
12
Fuel/propulsion System
9
Power Train
5
Structure
5
Engine
4
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Mazda Mazda3 — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2015 model year is highlighted.

2010 686 complaints 2011 132 complaints 2012 226 complaints 2013 117 complaints 2014 138 complaints 2015 129 complaints 2016 103 complaints 2017 83 complaints 2018 109 complaints 2019 74 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2010 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2017, 2019 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2015 Mazda Mazda3

Is the 2015 Mazda Mazda3 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 Mazda Mazda3 has 4 recall campaigns and 129 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2015 Mazda Mazda3 have?
The 2015 Mazda Mazda3 has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mazda Mazda3?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2015 Mazda Mazda3 are: Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Back Over Prevention. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2015 Mazda Mazda3 safe to buy?
The 2015 Mazda Mazda3 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Mazda Mazda3 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Mazda Mazda3 are: 2017, 2019. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2010.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.