Does the 2013 Mazda MAZDA3 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Mazda MAZDA3, the most recent reported on September 6, 2016 (Structure: body, hatchback/liftgate). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mazda MAZDA3?

Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is exterior lighting (36 complaints), followed by electrical system (32).

How many 2013 Mazda MAZDA3 complaints mention a crash or fire?

7 of 117 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2013 Mazda MAZDA3 recalls and problems

1 recall and 117 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Mazda MAZDA3.

recalls

117

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2013 Mazda MAZDA3 recalls

Structure: body, hatchback/liftgate

NHTSA campaign 16V644000 · reported September 6, 2016 · Mazda North American Operations · 580,455 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
The risk: If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix: Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Exterior lighting36
Electrical system32
Power train18
Service brakes15
Engine11
Structure11
Unknown or other10
Seats9
Steering9
Air bags7

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 1, 2025 · Service brakes
The Brake Pedal consistently malfunctions, even after the replacement of the master cylinder (by independent service center). The master cylinder does not hold pressure due to a faulty ABS control unit (which, when Mazda was contacted, said that part was on backorder until September). If the manufacturer knows this is…

Feb 14, 2024 · Exterior lighting
There seems to be a lot of people who own 2012 and 2013 Mazda 3 Sedans (with SKYACTIV-G 2.0L and Halogen Type Headlights) that are dealing with the same issue I am dealing with myself. I have just purchased a used 2013 Mazda 3 with Skyactive Technology and I noticed that when I was braking the headlights would pulse…

Nov 26, 2023 · Power train
Transmission Control Module malfunction. The AT light came on and the car made a jerking motion and a clunking noise. It lost power and would not shift which is very dangerous in moving traffic. It put me at risk for getting hit by another vehicle not expecting the abrupt change in speed by my vehicle. The check…

Aug 24, 2023 · Structure
The contact owns a 2013 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V644000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The…

Aug 7, 2023 · Seat belts
All my seatbuckels are tearing. I thought it could of been my dog, but I a certain I did not give up my seat or let him drive. My driver side is also tearing. I noticed the buckle catching when securing it, and now it has moved past snag and had a quarter inch tear that it catches on. The buckle is not wide enough for…

MAZDA3 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2010	3	686	18	5
2011	2	132	12	2
2012	1	226	9	1
2013	1	117	7	2
2014	4	138	10	1
2015	4	130	8	2
2016	6	104	7	1

Across all years, the 2010 MAZDA3 has the most complaints (686). All Mazda MAZDA3 years →

Questions

Does the 2013 Mazda MAZDA3 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Mazda MAZDA3, the most recent reported on September 6, 2016 (Structure: body, hatchback/liftgate). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mazda MAZDA3?: Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is exterior lighting (36 complaints), followed by electrical system (32).
How many 2013 Mazda MAZDA3 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 7 of 117 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 1, 2025.