Model year record

2024 Mazda MAZDA3

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 35 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V357000

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software

Component
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Vehicles affected
171,412
Reported to NHTSA
2025-05-29
Owners notified
2025-07-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Air bags that do not deploy in the event of a crash increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V649000

Lane departure: sensing system: camera

Component
Lane departure: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Vehicles affected
672
Reported to NHTSA
2024-09-03
Owners notified
2024-09-24

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Automatic braking, steering assist, and headlight control systems that do not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V718000

Forward collision avoidance: sensing system: camera

Component
Forward collision avoidance: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Vehicles affected
11,903
Reported to NHTSA
2023-10-26
Owners notified
2023-12-20

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

A camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system71,900 mi
Unknown or other6
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking4
Structure: body3
Air bags2
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control2
Lane departure: blind spot detection2
Power train2
Service brakes2
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Lane departure: lane keep: steering assist11,900 mi
Tires1
Visibility/wiper11,900 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1

The 2023 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2025 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.