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Mazda Mazda3 recalls by model year
NHTSA lists 39 recall campaigns across the 2010 to 2024 Mazda3 model years in our list. Pick a year to see each campaign and the free fix.
| Model year | Campaigns | Most recent part |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mazda3 recalls | 3 | Air bags: software |
| 2021 Mazda3 recalls | 1 | Tires: valve |
| 2020 Mazda3 recalls | 2 | Service brakes, hydraulic: caliper |
| 2019 Mazda3 recalls | 6 | Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking |
| 2018 Mazda3 recalls | 4 | Back over prevention: camera |
| 2017 Mazda3 recalls | 2 | Back over prevention: camera |
| 2016 Mazda3 recalls | 6 | Back over prevention: camera |
| 2015 Mazda3 recalls | 4 | Back over prevention: camera |
| 2014 Mazda3 recalls | 4 | Back over prevention: camera |
| 2013 Mazda3 recalls | 1 | Structure: hatchback/liftgate |
| 2012 Mazda3 recalls | 1 | Structure: hatchback/liftgate |
| 2011 Mazda3 recalls | 2 | Seats |
| 2010 Mazda3 recalls | 3 | Seats |
Parts that come up most
Across these years, the parts named most often in Mazda3 campaigns are:
- Fuel system, gasoline (7 campaigns)
- Back over prevention (6 campaigns)
- Visibility (4 campaigns)
- Structure (4 campaigns)
- Seats (3 campaigns)
- Electrical system (3 campaigns)
One campaign often covers several model years, so the same recall can appear under more than one year. Your VIN tells you which ones apply to your car.
More: all Mazda recalls.
Mazda Mazda3 recall questions
Which Mazda Mazda3 year has the most recalls?
Of the model years we list, the 2019 Mazda3 has the most, with 6 campaigns. Many campaigns cover several model years, so the same recall can show on more than one page.
Should I avoid a Mazda Mazda3 with recalls?
Not by itself. Recalls are fixed free, and a car with a completed recall is no worse off. Check the VIN of the exact car before you buy.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Not a repair shop, estimates only.