Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2024 Mazda Mazda3. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Air Bags May Not Deploy in a Crash
- Summary
- Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mazda3 and CX30 vehicles. The Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor (SAS) units may set an error code and deactivate the air bags, due to a low battery condition.
- Consequence
- 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 7525E.
Forward Sensing Camera Malfunction
- Summary
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 Mazda 3, CX-30, and 2025 CX-50 vehicles. A malfunction in the forward sensing camera (FSC) may prevent the automatic emergency braking system and the lane-keep assist system from functioning. In addition, the headlights will not automatically adjust from high beams to low beams as intended.
- Consequence
- 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, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6824H.
Multiple Camera Images May Not Display/FMVSS 111
- Summary
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 and MAZDA3 vehicles. Due to a software error, the rearview, front, and/or side camera images may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence
- 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. Mazda's number for this recall is 6223J.
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Owner complaints (12)
12 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | 41.7% |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 33.3% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 16.7% |
| Lane departure | 2 | 16.7% |
| Structure | 2 | 16.7% |
| Air bags | 1 | 8.3% |
| Power train | 1 | 8.3% |
| Service brakes | 1 | 8.3% |
| Tires | 1 | 8.3% |
| Visibility | 1 | 8.3% |
How 2024 compares with other Mazda3 years
Best and worst Mazda3 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 83 | 2 |
| 2018 | 108 | 4 |
| 2019 | 74 | 6 |
| 2020 | 32 | 2 |
| 2021 | 52 | 1 |
| 2022 | 24 | 0 |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | 12 | 3 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
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
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2024 Mazda Mazda3 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2024 Mazda Mazda3 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2024 Mazda Mazda3 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 25V357000 (air bag), 24V649000 (lighting), 23V718000 (rear camera). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2024 Mazda Mazda3 problems?
Owners filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (5), Unknown or other (4), Forward collision avoidance (2) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What safety rating did the 2024 Mazda Mazda3 get?
NHTSA rated the 2024 Mazda Mazda3 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 5 stars rollover (10.1% rollover risk).
How does the 2024 Mazda3 compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 Mazda Mazda3 model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (32) and the 2018 the most (108). The 2024 drew 12. 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.