Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2015 Mazda Mazda3. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Rearview Image May Not Display Properly
Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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 letters for affected models and model years in the states of CT, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA were mailed August 14, 2024. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated on or before May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6023G.
41.6% repairedof 236,100 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Parking Brake Actuators may Corrode
Parking brake
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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 remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1217F.
72.9% repairedof 227,814 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V393000
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Possible Fuel Leak from Deformed Fuel Tank
Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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 Inlet Check Valve (ICV) may fail and allow fuel to leak.
- 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.
80% repairedof 17,484 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Fuel Shut Off Valve may cause Fuel Leak
Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured May 21, 2015, to August 25, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a fuel tank with a shut-off valve that can allow fuel to enter into the fuel tank emissions systems. If enough fuel enters the emission system it may leak out onto the ground or result in an engine stall.
- Consequence
- 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, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2015. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repairs have been completed. Mazda will provide rental cars until that time. Owners may contact the Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800- 222-5500, option #6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8615J.
93.5% repairedof 14,411 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (130)
130 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
8involved a crash
2involved a fire
9injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 130 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 26 | 20% |
| Unknown or other | 26 | 20% |
| Electrical system | 24 | 18.5% |
| Back over prevention | 13 | 10% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 9.2% |
| Engine | 6 | 4.6% |
| Seats | 6 | 4.6% |
| Structure | 6 | 4.6% |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 3.8% |
| Power train | 5 | 3.8% |
How 2015 compares with other Mazda3 years
Best and worst Mazda3 years →2011132
2012226
2013117
2014138
2015130
2016104
201783
2018108
201974
202032
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 132 | 2 |
| 2012 | 226 | 1 |
| 2013 | 117 | 1 |
| 2014 | 138 | 4 |
| 2015 | 130 | 4 |
| 2016 | 104 | 6 |
| 2017 | 83 | 2 |
| 2018 | 108 | 4 |
| 2019 | 74 | 6 |
| 2020 | 32 | 2 |
This year (2015)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 4★★★★★★
Side crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 10.5%★★★★☆
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2015 Mazda Mazda3 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2015 Mazda Mazda3 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2015 Mazda Mazda3 have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 23V487000 (rear camera), 17V393000 (brake), 16V684000 (fuel system), 15V621000 (fuel system). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2015 Mazda Mazda3 problems?
Owners filed 130 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (26), Unknown or other (26), Electrical system (24) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What safety rating did the 2015 Mazda Mazda3 get?
NHTSA rated the 2015 Mazda Mazda3 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (10.5% rollover risk).
How does the 2015 Mazda3 compare with other years?
Among the 2011–2020 Mazda Mazda3 model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (32) and the 2012 the most (226). The 2015 drew 130. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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