2025 Mazda MAZDA3 recalls and problems

The 2025 Mazda MAZDA3 has 1 recall and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance.

How the 2025 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 23 MAZDA3 model years — 22nd most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

1recalls
9complaints
2crashes
0fires
1injuries
—median 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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1 recall

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Forward Collision Avoidance2
Unknown or other2
Air Bags1
Power Train1
Seat Belts1
Suspension1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Wheels1

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

2025 vs. other Mazda MAZDA3 years

2004: 145 complaints20042005: 97 complaints2006: 166 complaints20062007: 222 complaints2008: 303 complaints20082009: 115 complaints2010: 686 complaints20106862011: 132 complaints2012: 226 complaints20122013: 117 complaints2014: 138 complaints20142015: 130 complaints2016: 104 complaints20162017: 84 complaints2018: 110 complaints20182019: 74 complaints2020: 32 complaints20202021: 55 complaints2022: 24 complaints20222023: 12 complaints2024: 12 complaints20242025: 9 complaints2026: 1 complaints20261

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2025. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2025 Mazda MAZDA3 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2025 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 2025 Mazda MAZDA3?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention forward collision avoidance (2), unknown or other (2), air bags (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.