2014 Mazda MAZDA3 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 17%of 138 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the fuel system of the 2014 Mazda MAZDA3, 17% of the 138 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Safety recall-electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator while driving on the highway, with my wife and daughter in the backseat I notice my battery light come on. After that every warning light on dashboard came on and the car began to slow down even when pressing my foot on the gas. The car even tried stoping and the steering locked up. We were successfully able to get it towed but I believed this happen because the dealers didn't fix the recall and instaed they bypassed it.”
NHTSA complaint #11197077, filed 2019-04, 119,527 miles“My 2014 MAZDA3 is leaking from a seam in the fuel tank. There is an existing campaign for other 2014 mazda3s #16v684000 but my VIN apparently is not caught in that campaign. Seems highly suspect that some vehicles of the same year were missed when developing the campaign. My vehicle is on the lift now and my mechanic is watching fuel drip from the seam in the tank. Note this is happening with a full tank of fuel, when vehicle is stationary. After parking there is distinct fuel order emanating from the rear of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11254420, filed 2019-09, 58,000 miles“My car is equipped with a push to start/stop (keyless) feature . I pulled my car into the garage last night (with the radio off), pressed the start/stop button to stop the engine, and went inside. When I woke up this morning, the car was still running, all night inside my attached enclosed garage. Co meter measure non-zero ppm levels a few hours after shutting the car off. Other then the radio, there are no obvious non-audible indications that the engine is running / not running. …”
NHTSA complaint #10658837, filed 2014-11, 17,000 miles“July 2018 I noticed the rear passenger wheel getting really hot and making a popping sound after driving it on hot pavement. The brake caliper was stuck and I had to get a new rotor, rear driver's brake caliper and new brake pads. I had to wait 3 weeks for the caliper to come in. The mechanic said it was odd all the other calipers were available for immediate delivery except the rear passenger one. We looked online and noticed a recall but my VIN was not included. Fast forward 1 year - august 2019, I was smelling fuel around the driver's wheel well and inside the vehicle after fill up. …”
NHTSA complaint #11252054, filed 2019-08, 30,100 miles“Purchased as new vehicle. From the time of purchase I smelled gasoline in garage after parking overnight. After 1,000 miles/3 months the gas smell became increasingly stronger and gas mileage plummeted from 30 mpg to 18 mpg. Took the car to the dealer for repair. They said the seams of fuel tank were leaking--entire tank had to be replaced; not safe to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #10714143, filed 2015-05, 2,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V684000Sep 22, 2016Mazda Motors North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured January 4, 2014, to September 18, 2015…Covers: Mazda MAZDA3 2014–2016
Related 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…
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 2014 Mazda MAZDA3
27 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology