2021 Mazda CX-3 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2021 Mazda CX-3, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2021 Mazda CX-3
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Camera (back over prevention)
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted image.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary. In addition, dealers will install a wiring harness fastening seal. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim notification letters,…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Mazda CX-3 have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The instrument cluster in my 2021 Mazda CX-3 failed at approximately 50,000 miles. While driving, the vehicle displayed multiple warning lights, including Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Smart City B”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 23, 2026 · Service brakes
“All of the issues listed in Mazda Technical Service Bulletin 06-001/20, however this bulletin does not cover my model. Inspected by dealer, possible solution intended to be relubrication of the worm g”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 28, 2024 · Steering
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 Mazda CX-3 (CX-3 2WD, CX-3 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 29–31 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 27–29 / 32–34 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Mazda CX-3 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mazda CX-3 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Mazda CX-3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 Mazda CX-3 | 3 | 48 |
| 2017 Mazda CX-3 | 1 | 21 |
| 2018 Mazda CX-3 | 1 | 10 |
| 2019 Mazda CX-3 | 2 | 27 |
| 2020 Mazda CX-3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Mazda CX-3 | 1 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2021 Mazda CX-3
How do I know if my 2021 Mazda CX-3 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2021 Mazda CX-3; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mazda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 23V487000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Mazda models
- 6263,130 complaints
- MAZDA32,987 complaints
- CX-52,451 complaints
- MAZDA62,234 complaints
- Tribute2,102 complaints
- CX-91,438 complaints
- CX-71,132 complaints
- Protege1,076 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.