2023 Mazda MAZDA3 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2023 Mazda MAZDA3, and owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2023 Mazda MAZDA3. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2023 Mazda MAZDA3 have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 2,500 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 7 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Transmission failure when driving. Car was towed to dealership and diagnosed. Transmission and torque converter replacement required under factory warranty. Very long lead time for dealer to acquire r”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 13, 2026 · Power train
“On 14th, 2026, while traveling at approximately 60 mph on the northbound 55 Freeway near the Katella exit, my vehicle suddenly began to shake violently without any prior warning. In response, I attemp”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 22, 2026 · Electrical system
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 2023 Mazda MAZDA3
How do I know if my 2023 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.
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.
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.
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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.