2024 Mazda MAZDA3 recalls and problems

The 2024 Mazda MAZDA3 has 3 recalls and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2024 compares

Lowest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 23 MAZDA3 model years — 21st most.

3recalls

12complaints

2crashes

0fires

1injuries

1,900median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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3 recalls

Air Bags

May 29, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V357000 · 171,412 vehicles

Problem: Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mazda3 and CX30 vehicles. The Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor (SAS) units may set an error code and deactivate the air bags, due to a low battery condition.

Risk: Air bags that do not deploy in the event of a crash increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the SAS unit with improved software or replace the unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2025. Mazda's number for this recall is 7525E.

Exterior Lighting

Sep 3, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V649000 · 672 vehicles

Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 Mazda 3, CX-30, and 2025 CX-50 vehicles. A malfunction in the forward sensing camera (FSC) may prevent the automatic emergency braking system and the lane-keep assist system from functioning. In addition, the headlights will not automatically adjust from high beams to low beams as intended.

Risk: Automatic braking, steering assist, and headlight control systems that do not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect and replace the forward sensing camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6824H.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Back Over Prevention

Oct 26, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V718000 · 11,903 vehicles

Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 and MAZDA3 vehicles. Due to a software error, the rearview, front, and/or side camera images may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will update the view monitor control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6223J.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System5

Unknown or other4

Forward Collision Avoidance2

Lane Departure2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2024 vs. other Mazda MAZDA3 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2024. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2024 Mazda MAZDA3 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns covering the 2024 Mazda MAZDA3, the latest from May 29, 2025 (air bags). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Mazda MAZDA3?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (5), unknown or other (4), forward collision avoidance (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.