2021 Mazda Mazda3 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 54 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

74/100

Moderate Reported Activity — 2021 Mazda Mazda3

The 2021 Mazda Mazda3 shows moderate recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the recall campaigns and common complaints below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls

1 recall on record

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Mazda Mazda3 (1)

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

🔧 Tires: Valve

A sudden air leak from the tire air valve may cause a loss of vehicle control while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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…

NHTSA #21V101000

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Most Common Problems — 2021 Mazda Mazda3

Based on 54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine

Electrical System

Service Brakes

Unknown Or Other

Power Train

Forward Collision Avoidance

Air Bags

Suspension

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Mazda Mazda3 — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2015, 2016, 2018 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2022, 2023, 2024 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Mazda Mazda3

Is the 2021 Mazda Mazda3 reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Mazda Mazda3 has 1 recall campaign and 54 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.

How many recalls does the 2021 Mazda Mazda3 have?

The 2021 Mazda Mazda3 has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Mazda Mazda3?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Mazda Mazda3 are: Engine, Electrical System, Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2021 Mazda Mazda3 safe to buy?

The 2021 Mazda Mazda3 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis 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: 2022, 2023, 2024. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2015, 2016, 2018.

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.