2014 MAZDA MAZDA3

4 recalls — 178 complaints

23V487000 Jul 14, 2023
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect Description
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted image.
Consequence
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 letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 13, 2023. Final owner let... Read more
236,100 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations
17V393000 Jun 22, 2017
PARKING BRAKE
Defect Description
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles. Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly bind.
Consequence
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 a crash.
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 of the safety risk were mailed August 24, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when re... Read more
227,814 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations
16V684000 Sep 22, 2016
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Mazda Motors North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured January 4, 2014, to September 18, 2015. The fuel tank of the affected vehicles may have been improperly handled during manufacturing and, as a result, the welded attachment of the I... Read more
Consequence
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 1, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0116I.
17,484 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations
14V173000 Apr 3, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Defect Description
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through December 18, 2013, and model year 2014-2015 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured May 20, 2013, through December 4, 2013, and both equipped with a 2.5L engine and a regenerative eng... Read more
Consequence
Once the PCM assumes that the charging system has failed, the vehicle will stop charging and could result in poor acceleration, loss of steering assist and windshield wiper operation, and a possible engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7314D.
5,700 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

Complaint Statistics

178 total complaints 16 crashes 1 fires 6 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER27
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM26
SERVICE BRAKES22
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM20
ENGINE13
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL9
POWER TRAIN7
PARKING BRAKE6
BACK OVER PREVENTION6
SEAT BELTS5
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING Mar 25, 2026
Incident date: Jul 1, 2025
The rear backup sensors no longer work and did not give any indication they stopped working. They do not detect cars driving up from behind when driving or switching lanes or objects or people behind the car anymore when you reverse. This happened without any notice or warning indications.
SEAT BELTS Feb 27, 2026
Incident date: Nov 3, 2025
Airbag warning symbol on dashboard flashes with or without passenger seated in front seat.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 27, 2026
Incident date: Nov 3, 2025
Airbag warning symbol on dashboard flashes with or without passenger seated in front seat.
AIR BAGS Feb 27, 2026
Incident date: Nov 3, 2025
Airbag warning symbol on dashboard flashes with or without passenger seated in front seat.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM Jan 19, 2026
Incident date: Oct 15, 2025
Blend door actuator linkage will not allow for heat to be turned on, will blow cool/cold air, have had it looked at and the gear teeth will not stay in line with on another to be able to turn when the knob inside the car is turned. I was told that this may be a recall but do not see anything listed,... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Oct 17, 2025
Incident date: Sep 22, 2025
Gas tank is leaking from the TOP. I could smell gas after a refill (and refilling a portable tank) that I thought must have been a spill I hadn't noticed, and the smell faded. But then it happened again at the next refill, and I knew it wasn't just a spill. Brought it to our trusted mechanic who ... Read more
ENGINE Sep 26, 2025
Incident date: Sep 15, 2025
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that the vehicle was making an abnormal growling sound. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purcha... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER Sep 26, 2025
Incident date: Sep 15, 2025
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that the vehicle was making an abnormal growling sound. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purcha... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jun 27, 2025
Incident date: Jun 16, 2025
The car screen displays, GPS, for calls, radio etc, doesn’t works, it’s off, and the airbags are deactivated and they’re off as well and have to press hard on the brake to get the car to stops.
AIR BAGS Jun 27, 2025
Incident date: Jun 16, 2025
The car screen displays, GPS, for calls, radio etc, doesn’t works, it’s off, and the airbags are deactivated and they’re off as well and have to press hard on the brake to get the car to stops.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 27, 2025
Incident date: Jun 16, 2025
The car screen displays, GPS, for calls, radio etc, doesn’t works, it’s off, and the airbags are deactivated and they’re off as well and have to press hard on the brake to get the car to stops.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Apr 21, 2025
Incident date: Oct 25, 2024
Noticed strong smell of gasoline when the car was parked. Took it to an independent service dealer who diagnosed leaking fuel from top of the tank. Gas tank was removed and replaced. Tank cost was $380.00 plus repair shop labor/supplies cost. See attached invoice. During a recent online search for t... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 29, 2025
Incident date: Jan 1, 2021
Navigation touchscreen has deteriorated without any external damage to the point where it has false positives/ghost clicks. This randomly changes settings which include screen/instrument panel brightness which can be disorienting at night.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Feb 5, 2025
Incident date: Feb 2, 2025
Gas tank is leaking. According to the records the service recall has been repaired (via a previous owner). However, what started out as fumes is now definitely a leak and the dealership will not repair under the recall a second time.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Jan 7, 2025
Incident date: May 1, 2023
Rearview camera flickers or doesn't turn on at times.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 4, 2025
Incident date: Jan 1, 2018
My vehicle has intermittent functioning of rearview camera image while reversing. I can sometimes get it to work by opening an closing the rear hatch. Sometimes the image is clear, sometimes there is no image and sometimes it is distorted/rolls. Mazda notified me of the recall September 2023, but t... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION Jan 2, 2025
Incident date: Aug 23, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V487000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The conta... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Nov 30, 2024
Incident date: Jan 1, 2018
Due to improper design of the rearview camera wiring harness fastener, my rearview camera image has been distorted and flickering for years. There has been no remedy for this issue for many years now and its quite dangerous to have a camera that doesnt work at all.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 30, 2024
Incident date: Jan 1, 2018
Due to improper design of the rearview camera wiring harness fastener, my rearview camera image has been distorted and flickering for years. There has been no remedy for this issue for many years now and its quite dangerous to have a camera that doesnt work at all.
BACK OVER PREVENTION Nov 7, 2024
Incident date: Nov 7, 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V487000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amou... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Nov 4, 2024
Incident date: Aug 1, 2022
The infotainment screen in my Mazda3 developed a large spider crack in the corner. It's available for inspection upon request. It affects my ability to read information on the screen, and partially obstructs my backup camera's image. The problem has been confirmed by both the dealer, who saw the iss... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Oct 29, 2024
Incident date: Oct 29, 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while driving up an incline at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle temporarily lost motive power, and the contact became aware that the vehicle had failed to shift out of first gear. The contact stated that the vehicle returned to normal fu... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 29, 2024
Incident date: Oct 29, 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while driving up an incline at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle temporarily lost motive power, and the contact became aware that the vehicle had failed to shift out of first gear. The contact stated that the vehicle returned to normal fu... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 2, 2024
Incident date: Sep 2, 2024
In reference to the existing recall on my vehicle (Manufacturer recall # 6023G, NHTSA recall #: 23V-487), I would like to report that the vehicle manufacturer (Mazda) has yet to offer a solution to this problem, which is now over a year old. In addition to the reported distortion/flickering from the... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 17, 2024
Incident date: Jul 17, 2024
There is an existing recall on my car 2014 Mazda 3 dated July 14, 2023 for the glitches with rearview mirror and rearview mirror disconnecting at random. While this has been outstanding for one year Mazda discourages customers from scheduling appointment to get the vehicle inspected and fixed in acc... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING Jul 17, 2024
Incident date: Jul 17, 2024
There is an existing recall on my car 2014 Mazda 3 dated July 14, 2023 for the glitches with rearview mirror and rearview mirror disconnecting at random. While this has been outstanding for one year Mazda discourages customers from scheduling appointment to get the vehicle inspected and fixed in acc... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 17, 2024
Incident date: Jul 17, 2024
There is an existing recall on my car 2014 Mazda 3 dated July 14, 2023 for the glitches with rearview mirror and rearview mirror disconnecting at random. While this has been outstanding for one year Mazda discourages customers from scheduling appointment to get the vehicle inspected and fixed in acc... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM May 10, 2024
Incident date: May 22, 2022
I thought I smelled gasoline when sitting in my car. I got out and inspected all around the vehicle, discovering that gasoline was leaking underneath. Both the hazardous fumes and the potential for a fire in the vehicle put me at risk. The loss of fuel on public roads could have resulted in danger... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 19, 2024
Incident date: Sep 28, 2023
The manufacturer has not provided a timely remedy for a known safety issue on the backup camera for my car. (Jul 14,2023; Manufacturer Recall Number6023G; NHTSA Recall Number23V-487). I purchased the car in 2014. Around 2017, the backup camera began flickering and sometimes failing to load compl... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Apr 18, 2024
Incident date: Mar 30, 2024
While accelerating onto a highway, my engine overheating light flashed then stayed on and my acceleration suddenly throttled back and my car started slowing down. I was able to pull over on the shoulder, but there was a close call with a semi bearing down. I had my car towed to a repair shop, where ... Read more
ENGINE Apr 18, 2024
Incident date: Mar 30, 2024
While accelerating onto a highway, my engine overheating light flashed then stayed on and my acceleration suddenly throttled back and my car started slowing down. I was able to pull over on the shoulder, but there was a close call with a semi bearing down. I had my car towed to a repair shop, where ... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION Apr 11, 2024
Incident date: Apr 11, 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V487000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact st... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Mar 25, 2024
Incident date: Apr 1, 2023
Fuel was leaking from car.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Mar 11, 2024
Incident date: Mar 1, 2021
Gas smell / leak from gas tank when more than 7/8 full. Seems to leak from the top. AEB frequently says disabled due to high interior car temperature. Even in winter when temperature below freezing.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Mar 11, 2024
Incident date: Mar 1, 2021
Gas smell / leak from gas tank when more than 7/8 full. Seems to leak from the top. AEB frequently says disabled due to high interior car temperature. Even in winter when temperature below freezing.
BACK OVER PREVENTION Feb 29, 2024
Incident date: Feb 28, 2022
The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V487000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact st... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Feb 24, 2024
Incident date: Aug 1, 2023
Recall for backup camera has not yet been remedied since September, 2023 issuance. Backup camera still flickers.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 17, 2024
Incident date: Jul 14, 2023
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 there still is no information about a repair to this defect. When will Mazda address this issue and have repair parts?
BACK OVER PREVENTION Jan 24, 2024
Incident date: Jan 24, 2017
The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated while reversing, the rearview camera was inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an unknown hypothetical diagnostic was made. T... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Oct 12, 2023
Incident date: Sep 15, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle had smelled gas fumes in the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a plastic fuel pump m... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Sep 29, 2023
Incident date: Mar 22, 2022
strong gas smell
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Sep 28, 2023
Incident date: May 12, 2023
The gas tank leaked gas due to corrosion on the top of the tank at the fuel pump. Strong smell of gas fumes evident and puddling of gas under the car after being driven. The problems was diagnosed at McGrath City Mazda in Chicago and also by my local garage JDH Auto repair in Prairie du Sac, WI. T... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION Aug 8, 2023
Incident date: Aug 8, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while parked, the rear-view camera displayed a distorted image and failed to work as designed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear-view camera needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The man... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 3, 2023
Incident date: Aug 3, 2023
There is currently a recall for 2014 Mazda 3 hatchbacks due to a faulty rearview back-up camera, but the dates are too limited. Production dates start in Dec 2013, but my particular vehicle was manufactured before that and still has the defective camera/mount. My car is in the shop getting fixed now... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 31, 2023
Incident date: May 2, 2023
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.let me know. I live in Hawaii on the Big Island and we no longer have a Mazda dealership so I contacted Mazda Customer Service for help getting repaired. They said I had to pay for... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jun 24, 2023
Incident date: Jun 1, 2023
The car has a smell of fuel when filling the tank and for a long period following. My mechanic tells me the surface of the tank has decayed and that it will cost $1600 to correct. I don't have the $1600, so he told me to fill the tank only halfway, which seems to have solved the issue of the fuel sm... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Mar 14, 2023
Incident date: Dec 22, 2022
The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that an abnormal odor was detected while the vehicle was turned on or off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V684000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was not repaire... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Mar 6, 2023
Incident date: Mar 6, 2023
Today on 3/6/23 I was parked outside a restaurant picking up food as I was inside the restaurant my hand brake failed to hold and my car rolled back and hit another customers car. My car is a manual and I had it in neutral and I was then approached by the owner of the vehicle I hit asking for my ins... Read more
Crash
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Feb 18, 2023
Incident date: Jan 1, 2021
Gas smell when tank is filled past 3/4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 24, 2023
Incident date: Jan 23, 2023
Temperature control link slips out of place when turning climate control knob. This is 100% a safety issue when you can’t see out of your windshield because you can’t defrost your windshield. There are no warning lights.

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MAZDA MAZDA3 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MAZDA MAZDA3 across all model years (2004–2025).

64 Total Recalls
3,983 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
321 Reported Crashes
42 Reported Fires
4 Reported Deaths

MAZDA MAZDA3 — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2025 1 5 View
2024 7 20 View
2023 0 20 View
2022 0 31 View
2021 1 66 View
2020 2 50 View
2019 8 116 View
2018 4 138 View
2017 2 104 View
2016 6 136 View
2015 4 153 View
2014 (current) 4 178
2013 1 176 View
2012 1 328 View
2011 2 179 View
2010 3 919 View
2009 4 140 View
2008 3 387 View
2007 3 301 View
2006 2 224 View
2005 3 127 View
2004 3 185 View

Other MAZDA Models

Model Recalls Complaints
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TRIBUTE 65 2,831 View
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CX-9 59 1,796 View
626 54 3,892 View
MPV 44 1,157 View
RX-8 42 1,003 View
PROTEGE 38 1,380 View