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2014 Mazda MAZDA3 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 2014 Mazda MAZDA3, and owners have filed 138 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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4 safety recalls for the 2014 Mazda MAZDA3

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  1. Camera (back over prevention)

    NHTSA 23V487000 Reported 236,100 vehicles potentially affected Mazda North American Operations

    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,…

  2. Parking brake

    NHTSA 17V393000 Reported 227,814 vehicles potentially affected Mazda North American Operations

    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles. Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly bind.

    Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will check the parking brake actuator shafts, replacing any that are corroded, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the…

  3. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 16V684000 Reported 17,484 vehicles potentially affected Mazda North American Operations

    Mazda Motors North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured January 4, 2014, to September 18, 2015. The fuel tank of the affected vehicles may have been improperly handled during manufacturing and, as a result, the welded attachment of the Inlet Check Valve (ICV) may fail and…

    Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and depending on the tank lot number, dealers will inspect the ICV weld, replacing the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda…

  4. Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)

    NHTSA 14V173000 Reported 5,700 vehicles potentially affected Mazda North American Operations

    Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through December 18, 2013, and model year 2014-2015 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured May 20, 2013, through December 4, 2013, and both equipped with a 2.5L engine and a regenerative engine braking system. When driving the…

    Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7314D.

138 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2014 Mazda MAZDA3 have filed 138 complaints with NHTSA; 10 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 5 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 43,201 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 21 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that when attempting to secure the vehicle, the electric parking brake failed to engage after pulling up the hand lever. The contact related th”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 9, 2026 · Parking brake

“The fuel tank leaks fuel at a full tank and smells of gas in the cabin until about 3/4 tank. Car was dripping a large puddle of gas inside of a parking garage. Problem has been reproduced by my mechan”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 14, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system

Compare Mazda MAZDA3 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Mazda MAZDA3 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2004 Mazda MAZDA32145
2005 Mazda MAZDA3297
2006 Mazda MAZDA31166
2007 Mazda MAZDA32222
2008 Mazda MAZDA32303
2009 Mazda MAZDA33115
2010 Mazda MAZDA33686
2011 Mazda MAZDA32132
2012 Mazda MAZDA31226
2013 Mazda MAZDA31117
2014 Mazda MAZDA34138
2015 Mazda MAZDA34130
2016 Mazda MAZDA36104
2017 Mazda MAZDA3283
2018 Mazda MAZDA34108
2019 Mazda MAZDA3674
2020 Mazda MAZDA3232
2021 Mazda MAZDA3152
2022 Mazda MAZDA3024
2023 Mazda MAZDA3012
2024 Mazda MAZDA3312
2025 Mazda MAZDA318
2026 Mazda MAZDA301

Checking a specific 2014 Mazda MAZDA3

How do I know if my 2014 Mazda MAZDA3 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 2014 Mazda MAZDA3; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

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 14V173000).

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

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.