Mazda CX-3 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 110 owner complaints for the Mazda CX-3 (model years 2014, 2016–2021). The most reported problem area is electrical system (25 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (16 complaints). The 2016 model year has the most recalls (3).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 2 | 27 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 1 | 21 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 3 | 48 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2016 (48), 2019 (27) and 2017 (21). Among model years at least two years old, the 2020 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mazda CX-3 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 25 | 5 of 7 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 16 | 4 of 7 | |
| Exterior lighting | 10 | 4 of 7 | |
| Back over prevention | 10 | 4 of 7 | |
| Engine | 10 | 4 of 7 |
All 4 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V487000 | Jul 14, 2023 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2016–2019, 2021 | 236,100 |
| 21V875000 | Nov 12, 2021 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2019 | 121,038 |
| 16V644000 | Sep 6, 2016 | Structure: body, hatchback/liftgate | 2016 | 580,455 |
| 16V203000 | Apr 11, 2016 | Steering | 2016 | 578 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 8 complaints and a fire in 0 complaints; 2 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.