Does the 2025 Mazda MAZDA3 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Mazda MAZDA3, the most recent reported on May 29, 2025 (Air bags: air bag/restraint control module, software). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mazda MAZDA3?

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is forward collision avoidance (2 complaints), followed by unknown or other (2).

How many 2025 Mazda MAZDA3 complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 8 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2025 Mazda MAZDA3 recalls and problems

1 recall and 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Mazda MAZDA3.

recalls

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.

2025 Mazda MAZDA3 recalls

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module, software

NHTSA campaign 25V357000 · reported May 29, 2025 · Mazda North American Operations · 171,412 vehicles potentially affected

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

Most reported problems

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

Forward collision avoidance2
Unknown or other2
Air bags1
Seat belts1
Suspension1
Vehicle speed control1
Wheels1

What owners report

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

Sep 28, 2026 · Unknown or other
My car started displaying a telematic malfunction. The service paperwork also says U0198:00-03 CMU Communication error with emergency call unit. The Mazda dealerships maintenance department says this is currently unrepairable. According to them if I have an accident the car will not communicate that through the…

May 31, 2026 · Vehicle speed control
WHEN TURNING A CORNER IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD, AS I GOT AROUND THE CORNER (SLOW SPEED (10 MPH?). THE CAR GRADUALLY SPED UP ON IT'S OWN WITHOUT PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL. NO CRUISE ON AND NO FLOOR MAT PROBLEM. WHILE IN CRUISE CONTROL "ON", THE ENGINE "REVED UP. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM.

May 23, 2026 · Unknown or other · crash reported
The vehicle was involved in a rear and side impact collision and the car was totaled on 5/14/2026. The air bags did not deploy. There was a recall on the air bag system immediately after purchase 6/28/2025 and it was taken in July of 2025 to Mazda of Columbia, SC and it was “repaired.” The airbags of the truck that…

May 5, 2026 · Seat belts
I am reporting a catastrophic failure of the rear seatbelt restraint system in my 2025 Mazda 3. The rear seatbelt guide geometry is badly designed, allowing the webbing to bunch and jam during normal operation. This physical obstruction prevents the seatbelt from retracting, leading to three severe safety hazards: 1)…

Aug 17, 2025 · Suspension
January 10, 2025, at low city speed, I struck a small pothole. The entire car felt like it had been in an accident—a violent jolt—followed by immediate vibration and a pull. Inspection showed one OEM 18" rim was bent. I contacted Mazda after diagnosing and was offered a slight discount on the replacement rim, not a…

MAZDA3 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2022	0	24	1	0
2023	0	12	3	2
2024	3	12	2	0
2025	1	8	2	0
2026	0	1	0	0

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

Questions

Does the 2025 Mazda MAZDA3 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Mazda MAZDA3, the most recent reported on May 29, 2025 (Air bags: air bag/restraint control module, software). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mazda MAZDA3?: Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is forward collision avoidance (2 complaints), followed by unknown or other (2).
How many 2025 Mazda MAZDA3 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 8 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 28, 2026.