2024 Mazda Mazda3 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 12 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Moderate Reported Activity — 2024 Mazda Mazda3

The 2024 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

3 recalls on record

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2024 Mazda Mazda3 (3)

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

🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

A camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will update the view monitor control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6….

NHTSA #23V718000

🔧 Lane Departure: Sensing System: Camera

Automatic braking, steering assist, and headlight control systems that do not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the forward sensing camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500,…

NHTSA #24V649000

🔧 Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module: Software

Air bags that do not deploy in the event of a crash increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the SAS unit with improved software or replace the unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2025. Mazda's number for this recall is…

NHTSA #25V357000

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Most Common Problems — 2024 Mazda Mazda3

Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System

Unknown Or Other

Power Train

Air Bags

Visibility

Tires

Structure

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Mazda Mazda3 — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2024 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2018, 2019 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2023, 2024, 2025 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2024 Mazda Mazda3

Is the 2024 Mazda Mazda3 reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2024 Mazda Mazda3 has 3 recall campaigns and 12 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.

How many recalls does the 2024 Mazda Mazda3 have?

The 2024 Mazda Mazda3 has 3 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 2024 Mazda Mazda3?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2024 Mazda Mazda3 are: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Power Train, Air Bags. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2024 Mazda Mazda3 safe to buy?

The 2024 Mazda Mazda3 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 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: 2023, 2024, 2025. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2018, 2019.

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.