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2024 Mazda Mazda3: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2024 Mazda Mazda3 — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for sedan.
Owners filed 10 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 52% of 2024 sedans. Electrical System leads the reports (40%). 3 safety recall campaigns on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2024 sedans, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
10
Reports to NHTSA, 2024
Safety recalls
3
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
No data
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 52% of 2024 sedans
The bar is this car's percentile among 2024 sedans by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Electrical System issues lead owner complaints (40% of 10 reports), followed by air bags (10%).
Share of all 10 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11569891, ODI 11676800, ODI 11625210, ODI 11615673.
Recalls(3)
Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.
Lane DepartureMar 2024 · 24V649000Details +Close −
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.
Risk: 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.
Back Over Prevention · 23V718000Details +Close −
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."
Risk: 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.
Air Bags · 25V357000Details +Close −
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.
Risk: 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.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2024 Mazda Mazda3 4 DR FWD NHTSA source
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2024 Mazda Mazda3 4 DR AWD NHTSA source
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2024 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD NHTSA source
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2024 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB AWD NHTSA source
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Fuel economy by trim
No EPA fuel-economy record is available for this model year. Some trims and older vehicles were not tested or are not in the current EPA feed.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2024 Mazda Mazda3: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2024 Mazda Mazda3?
Owners filed 10 NHTSA complaints about the 2024 Mazda Mazda3 — fewer complaints than 52% of comparable 2024 sedans, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2024 Mazda Mazda3?
The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (40% of complaints) and air bags (10%).
How many recalls does the 2024 Mazda Mazda3 have?
3 recalls have been issued that affect the 2024 Mazda Mazda3, covering components such as lane departure. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Mazda Mazda3 get?
EPA fuel-economy figures for the 2024 Mazda Mazda3 aren't available yet.