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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2023 Mazda Mazda3 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2023 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2023 Mazda Mazda3
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
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Owner complaints by component12
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 3 | 25 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 25 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 25 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 17 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 17 |
| Engine | 2 | 17 |
| Steering | 1 | 8 |
| Tires | 1 | 8 |
| Air bags | 1 | 8 |
| Structure | 1 | 8 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 8 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Power train
“Transmission failure when driving. Car was towed to dealership and diagnosed. Transmission and torque converter replacement required under factory warranty.”
- Steering
“On 14th, 2026, while traveling at approximately 60 mph on the northbound 55 Freeway near the Katella exit, my vehicle suddenly began to shake violently without any prior warning.”
- Forward collision avoidance
“The active braking support feature of this vehicle falsely warns me of an imminent collision. It happens pretty often, the system is obviously not quite smart enough.”
Other Mazda Mazda3 model years
- 20251 recall8 complaints
- 20243 recalls12 complaints
- 20230 recalls12 complaints
- 20220 recalls24 complaints
- 20211 recall54 complaints
- 20202 recalls32 complaints
- 20196 recalls74 complaints
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Other Mazda models
- 2023 CX-50 recalls64 complaints
- 2023 CX-90 recalls13 complaints
- 2023 MX-5 Miata1 recall7 complaints
- 2023 CX-301 recall25 complaints
- 2023 CX-502 recalls63 complaints
- 2021 Mazda60 recalls17 complaints
- 2011 Tribute2 recalls14 complaints
- 2012 CX-74 recalls39 complaints
- 2011 RX-83 recalls4 complaints
- 2006 MPV2 recalls12 complaints
- 2009 B-Series5 recalls4 complaints
- 2024 CX-9011 recalls455 complaints
2023 Mazda Mazda3 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2023 Mazda Mazda3 have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2023 Mazda Mazda3. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2023 Mazda Mazda3?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 12 filed with NHTSA (25%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2023 Mazda Mazda3?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mazda dealer.
Check a specific Mazda by VIN
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