2024 Mazda MAZDA3 Problems
Compared with other Mazda MAZDA3 years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2024 can be compared from 2027.
- Most reported part: Electrical system (5 complaints, median 1,900 mi).
- 3 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2021
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 12filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 1,900miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 4 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- —not in EPA data
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2024 Mazda MAZDA3 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2024 Mazda MAZDA3. The part named most often is electrical system, with 5 complaints (42% of the total), followed by other or unknown (4) and forward collision avoidance (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,900 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 255 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 108 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 96 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system5 42%
- Other or unknown4 33%
- Lane departure2 17%
- Body and structure2 17%
- Air bags1 8.3%
- Brakes1 8.3%
- Tires1 8.3%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “My Mazda3, odometer reading about 3000 miles, would not start. I have been driving normally daily, do not leave lights on or any other equipment connected when the car is off. I have not had any warning lights displayed other than startup. Monday I drove to my local CT. golf course, 20 miles from home, arrived at 9am. 5 hours later I after golf, I can’t open trunk. Fortunately I left the car unlocked. The car would not start. Road Service tried to jump battery unsuccessfully. Dragged the car onto truck-bed and transports to dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11615673, filed 2024-09Other or unknown: “I was denied work on a network issue recall 3 separate times at the dealership I bought the car. The first time I was told it was because of a smell. If I clean the car, they will fix it. I noticed after they were in the car my backup camera didn’t work which I also thought might be a recall but found out it wasnt. I went ahead and cleaned it twice. I came back they alleged it smelled like cat litter and urine. I asked to speak to someone else because there was nothing in my car and I know it didn’t. There were also no stains, mold, anything like that. It smelled of cleaning products. …”
NHTSA complaint #11755539, filed 2026-08Forward collision avoidance: “Car gives me emergency brake warnings about imminent collision maybe once or twice a week with nothing in front of me what so ever and once even straight up just brought me to a complete halt in the middle of the road with absolutely nothing in the road. The dealership basically told me it was a known issue and that “some models are more sensitive than others” and that they will be doing nothing about it. Different models of Mazda 3s from the same year are currently being investigated for the same recalls. This definitely needs to be addressed before I get into an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11676800, filed 2025-07Lane departure: “On July 1, 2025, I was involved in a severe rear-end collision while driving my 2024 Mazda3 manual hatchback. The impact was forceful enough to shatter the rear windshield, leave a deep dent in the tailgate, and bend the trailer hitch mount under the vehicle by several inches. Despite this, none of the airbags deployed, and there were no airbag warning lights before or after the crash. …”
NHTSA complaint #11672644, filed 2025-07Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,900 and 1,900 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2024 Mazda MAZDA3. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAZDA3 · sedan AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · 10.1% risk |
| MAZDA3 · hatchback AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · 10.1% risk |
| MAZDA3 · hatchback FWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · 10.1% risk |
| MAZDA3 · sedan FWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · 10.1% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2024 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2023: same overall rating; 2025: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Recalls and investigations
- 25V357000May 29, 2025Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module › SoftwareCovers: Mazda MAZDA3 2024–2025, CX-30 2024–2025
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.
- 24V649000Sep 3, 2024Lane departure › Sensing system › CameraCovers: Mazda MAZDA3 2024, CX-30 2024, CX-50 Hybrid 2025
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…
- 23V718000Oct 26, 2023Forward collision avoidance › Sensing system › CameraCovers: Mazda MAZDA3 2024, CX-90 2024
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…
Recall details for the 2024 Mazda MAZDA3 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 255 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037632Sep 18, 2026Electrical system. DESCRIPTION Some customers may experience a message "TCU Malfunction. Have the Vehicle Inspected" in the instrument cluster. Additional symptoms that may occur: Connected Vehicle One Time Passcode…
- 11037900Sep 17, 2026Electrical system, Other or unknown. Mazda Connected Services - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SAs listed below. The changes are noted in Red text.
- 11037899Sep 11, 2026Electrical system. DESCRIPTION If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by asking if…
- 11037634Sep 10, 2026Electrical system, Other or unknown. This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued service alert listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-038/26 08/18/26 and 06/15/26 DESCRIPTION Some customers may complain about any…
- 11037018Sep 4, 2026Exterior lighting, Engine, Other or unknown, Electrical…. This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued service alert listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-038/26 06/15/26 DESCRIPTION Some customers may complain about any of the…
- 11037627Sep 3, 2026Body and structure. This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. 09-043/25 11/26/2025 DESCRIPTION Some vehicles may experience a clicking noise when…
- 11037019Aug 19, 2026Electrical system, Other or unknown. This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-039/26 06/15/26 Mazda Connect Symptom Troubleshooting DESCRIPTION Customers having MAZDA…
- 11037011Aug 19, 2026Electrical system, Wheels. This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-006/23 01/23/23 DESCRIPTION Some customers may complain about the infotainment…
- 11037017Aug 7, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system. This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red. SA-012/26 04/17/26, 03/04/26 and 02/26/2026 DESCRIPTION Some customers may experience a message…
- 11037008Aug 7, 2026Electrical system, Other or unknown. DESCRIPTION Some vehicles may continue to display the recall notification "IMPORTANT NOTICE. VIEW VEHICLE STATUS MONITOR FOR DETAILS" on the center display even after the recall has been completed…
Other model years of the Mazda MAZDA3
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 12 | 1,900 | 3 | 5 | — | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 12 | 2,500 | 0 | 5 | — | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 24 | 27,287 | 0 | 5 | — | — | Rising |
| 2021 | 54 | 1,700 | 1 | 5 | — | 29 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2020 | 32 | 2,000 | 2 | 5 | — | 10 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2019 | 74 | 5,000 | 6 | — | — | 65 · More | Falling |
| 2018 | 110 | 29,850 | 4 | 5 | — | 35 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2017 | 84 | 28,692 | 2 | 5 | — | 16 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2016 | 104 | 36,806 | 6 | 5 | — | 58 · Typical | Rising |
| 2015 | 130 | 33,500 | 4 | 5 | — | 67 · More | Rising |
| 2014 | 138 | 34,250 | 4 | 5 | — | 47 · Typical | Rising |
| 2013 | 117 | 40,660 | 1 | 4 | 27 | 9 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2012 | 226 | 39,500 | 1 | 4 | 27 | 52 · Typical | Falling |
| 2011 | 132 | 45,100 | 2 | 4 | 27 | 37 · Typical | Falling |
| 2010 | 686 | 59,036 | 3 | — | 27 | 99 · More | Falling |
| 2009 | 115 | 33,681 | 3 | — | 25 | 69 · More | Stable |
| 2008 | 303 | 40,046 | 2 | — | 26 | 79 · More | Falling |
| 2007 | 222 | 73,000 | 2 | — | 25 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 166 | 71,000 | 1 | — | 26 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 97 | 65,915 | 2 | — | 26 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 145 | 59,151 | 2 | — | 26 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
All Mazda MAZDA3 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2024 Mazda MAZDA3 have?
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2024 Mazda MAZDA3 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2024 Mazda MAZDA3 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 5 complaints (42% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 4.
Has the 2024 Mazda MAZDA3 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2024 Mazda MAZDA3 do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2024 Mazda MAZDA3 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 4 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
At what mileage are problems with the 2024 Mazda MAZDA3 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,900 miles and the middle half falls between 1,900 and 1,900 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.