2013 Mazda MAZDA3 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 117 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 Mazda MAZDA3, 2% of the 117 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car's electrical system will cut out without warning. This has happened on the interstate. The radio shuts down, the ability to accelerate is lost, and power steering goes. Several sensor lights come on. I have to fight to get the car to the side of the road and then turn the car off. When restarted the check engine light stays on but the car works fine. This will also happen when the car is idling with the same loss of power. I turn the car off and then back on and it works okay again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11072717, filed 2018-02, 65,000 miles“After filing up the gas tank, there is a strong smell of fuel coming from the car. It remains strong until the tank is run down to about 3/4. Gas can be seen dripping down the tank under the car. Gas drips are clearly visible on the ground. This has been an ongoing problem for approximately two years.”
NHTSA complaint #11526376, filed 2023-06Related service bulletins
- 10202695Oct 13, 2021Ethanol is becoming a common additive in gasoline. Gasoline containing ethanol is likely available at your local gasoline station. Typical blends of ethanol include E10 and E85…
- 10154879Mar 20, 2019In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS…
- 10134934Mar 20, 2018The SKYACTIV®-G 2.5T engine requires a unique oil filter (PY8W-14-302) which is NOT interchangeable with other SKYACTIV® oil filters. The unique oil filter can be identified with…
- 10136325Feb 22, 2018Some vehicles may experience a rough idle with the check engine light on and DTC P0015 / P0524 stored in memory. P0015:00 - Exhaust CMP timing over-retarded P0524:00 - Engine oil…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 8 | 11% |
| 2018 | 11 | 10% |
| 2017 | 3 | 4% |
| 2016 | 6 | 6% |
| 2015 | 14 | 11% |
| 2014 | 24 | 17% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 22 | 10% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 7 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 | 9 | 3% |
| 2007 | 9 | 4% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 6 | 6% |
| 2004 | 7 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2013 Mazda MAZDA3
36 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Mazda MAZDA3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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