2021 Mazda MAZDA3 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2021 Mazda MAZDA3, and owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2021 Mazda MAZDA3
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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Valve (tires)
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2021 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles. Air may suddenly leak from the tire air valve.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four tire air valves with new parts, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's…
52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Mazda MAZDA3 have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1,903 miles. Complaints peaked in 2022 with 19 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Car made grinding sound with notable vibration when starting to move after shifting into drive. Felt like brakes weren't releasing. Had car towed to dealership where they diagnosed that the front left”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 28, 2026 · Service brakes
“Low engine oil message appeared on dash. Had car towed to Mazda. Had valve stem seals replaced under warranty.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 28, 2026 · Engine
Compare Mazda MAZDA3 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mazda MAZDA3 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Mazda MAZDA3 | 2 | 145 |
| 2005 Mazda MAZDA3 | 2 | 97 |
| 2006 Mazda MAZDA3 | 1 | 166 |
| 2007 Mazda MAZDA3 | 2 | 222 |
| 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 | 2 | 303 |
| 2009 Mazda MAZDA3 | 3 | 115 |
| 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 | 3 | 686 |
| 2011 Mazda MAZDA3 | 2 | 132 |
| 2012 Mazda MAZDA3 | 1 | 226 |
| 2013 Mazda MAZDA3 | 1 | 117 |
| 2014 Mazda MAZDA3 | 4 | 138 |
| 2015 Mazda MAZDA3 | 4 | 130 |
| 2016 Mazda MAZDA3 | 6 | 104 |
| 2017 Mazda MAZDA3 | 2 | 83 |
| 2018 Mazda MAZDA3 | 4 | 108 |
| 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 | 6 | 74 |
| 2020 Mazda MAZDA3 | 2 | 32 |
| 2021 Mazda MAZDA3 | 1 | 52 |
| 2022 Mazda MAZDA3 | 0 | 24 |
| 2023 Mazda MAZDA3 | 0 | 12 |
| 2024 Mazda MAZDA3 | 3 | 12 |
| 2025 Mazda MAZDA3 | 1 | 8 |
| 2026 Mazda MAZDA3 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2021 Mazda MAZDA3
How do I know if my 2021 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2021 Mazda MAZDA3; 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 21V101000).
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
- CX-52,451 complaints
- MAZDA62,234 complaints
- Tribute2,102 complaints
- CX-91,438 complaints
- CX-71,132 complaints
- Protege1,076 complaints
- Mpv938 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.