2023 Mazda3 Recalls and Problems
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 12 owner complaints for the 2023 Mazda3.
Fewer complaints than a typical Mazda3 year
The 2023 drew 10 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 26 for a typical Mazda3 year (about 18 for a typical year since 2016).
Years to avoid: 2010 and 2012. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
Includes the sedan and hatchback.
0 safety recalls for the 2023 Mazda3
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2023 Mazda3 in its recall file dated Nov 12, 2026. Recalls can still be issued later, so check your VIN from time to time.
NHTSA investigations
NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2023 Mazda3.
What owners report
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Mazda3. Below, they are sorted by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Mazda3 recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2023 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2010 Mazda3 drew the most (83) and the 2023 drew 10.
Owner complaints
2023: 12 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| Model year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 686 |
| 2011 | 132 |
| 2012 | 226 |
| 2013 | 117 |
| 2014 | 138 |
| 2015 | 130 |
| 2016 | 104 |
| 2017 | 84 |
| 2018 | 110 |
| 2019 | 74 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2021 | 55 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Safety recalls
2023: 0 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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| Model year | Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mazda Mazda3 4 DR AWD Rollover risk 10.1% |
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Mazda Mazda3 4 DR FWD Rollover risk 10.1% |
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Mazda Mazda3 5 HB AWD Rollover risk 10.1% |
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Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD Rollover risk 10.1% |
2023 Mazda3 MPG
EPA rates the 2023 Mazda3 up to 31 mpg combined.Every version and fuel costQuestions
Is the 2023 Mazda3 safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2023 Mazda3 earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2023 Mazda3?
No. NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2023 Mazda3.
How do I check if my Mazda3 has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Mazda dealers.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Nov 12, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
- NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Nov 11, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
- NHTSA investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026. Defect petitions, which ask NHTSA to open an investigation, are listed apart and only while open. Audit queries, which check whether a company met its recall and reporting duties rather than whether a vehicle has a problem, are not listed.
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
- NHTSA model names covered: MAZDA3.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.