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1976 Mazda RX3 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1976 Mazda RX3. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

3 safety recalls for the 1976 Mazda RX3

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Carburetor system (fuel system)

    NHTSA 78V268000 Reported 2,034 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC

    Some of the carburetors installed on the involved vehicles may develop fuel leakage from the blind plug section of the fuel passage.

    Remedy: The dealer will clean the previous sealant from the blind plug and apply an improved sealant at no cost to owner.

  2. Carburetor system (fuel system)

    NHTSA 77V203000 Reported 2,034 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC

    The fuel blind plug on the carburetor may fail due to improper sealing. This could result in fuel leakage and an engine compartment fire, if fuel reaches the heated components.

    Remedy: Dealer will apply sealant to the blind plug section of the carburetor, without charge to owner.

  3. Gas recirculation valve (egr valve) (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 76V126000 Reported 9,137 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1976 Mazda RX3. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Checking a specific 1976 Mazda RX3

How do I know if my 1976 Mazda RX3 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 1976 Mazda RX3; 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 76V126000).

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.