Mazda CX-3 recalls and problems
4 recalls and 114 owner complaints for 7 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
4
Complaints
114
Crashes reported
9
Fires reported
0
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Mazda CX-3 by year
Most reported Mazda CX-3 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 27 | |
| Unknown or Other | 17 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 16 | |
| Engine | 10 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | |
| Back Over Prevention | 9 | |
| Steering | 8 | |
| Service Brakes | 7 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 6 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
All Mazda CX-3 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V-487 | Jul 14, 2023 | 2016–2021 | Back Over Prevention | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles. |
| 21V-875 | Nov 12, 2021 | 2019 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. |
| 16V-644 | Sep 6, 2016 | 2016 | Structure | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010… |
| 16V-203 | Apr 11, 2016 | 2016 | Steering | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014, 2014-2016… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Mazda CX-3?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2016 Mazda CX-3 has the most reports (48). Check the 2016 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Mazda CX-3 have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls covering Mazda CX-3 model years 2016–2021.
What are the most common Mazda CX-3 problems?
Owners report electrical system, unknown or other, fuel/propulsion system problems most often.