Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 Mazda Mazda3 has 1 recall, 117 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
117
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
16V644000
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to J...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2013 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | There seems to be a lot of people who own 2012 and 2013 Mazda 3 Sedans (with SKYACTIV-G 2.0L and Ha... |
| Feb 1, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | The Brake Pedal consistently malfunctions, even after the replacement of the master cylinder (by ind... |
| Nov 8, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission Control Module malfunction. The AT light came on and the car made a jerking motion and ... |
| Aug 24, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2013 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16... |
| Jun 10, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | After filing up the gas tank, there is a strong smell of fuel coming from the car. It remains strong... |
| Feb 15, 2023 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Steering becomes unpredictable and stiff accompanied by surging and loss of power. Check engine ligh... |
| Dec 22, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | ABS Module suddenly start failing causing brake sinks down. Almost crashed because of it. It appears... |
| Aug 1, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I had the dashboard recalled and replaced. The new dashboard is separating from the computer screen ... |
| Apr 22, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | TRACKING NUMBER 11461728 ADDED INFORMATION EMAIL FROM MANUFACTURE MITSUBUSHI ELECTRIC INCORPORATED |
| Apr 17, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The TCM - Transmission Control Module defected - gear lights disappear, down shifting problems, driv... |
| Jul 19, 2021 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | When driving at highway speeds and applying brakes, the headlights will pulse bright to dim for the ... |
| May 22, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | There is a loud winding sound sound coming from the transmission and sound of metal (broken teeth) a... |
| May 7, 2021 | SEATS | EXACT SAME ISSUE AS CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V082 THE SEATS IN THIS YEAR OF MAZDA 3 ARE THE SAME AS IN T... |
| Feb 22, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER | WHEN YOU PRESS ON THE BRAKES ALL THE VEHICLES LIGHTS FLASHING FROM BRIGHT TO DEEM THE HEADLIGHTS, IN... |
| Feb 9, 2021 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ONGOING PROBLEM - REPORTED BY OTHERS IN MANY FORUMS. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED. DURING BREAK... |
| Jan 1, 2021 | SEAT BELTS | All my seatbuckels are tearing. I thought it could of been my dog, but I a certain I did not give up... |
| Dec 30, 2020 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAS COME LOOSE, AND THERE IS A OPENING, THE INSIDE OF IT IS CHIPPED AS WELL AND... |
| Jun 1, 2020 | ENGINE | Blower motor stopped working summer of 2020. Had it replaced at the dealership and it again stopped ... |
| May 8, 2020 | SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I PURCHASED A 2013 MAZDA 3 IN MARCH OR 2020 WITH ABOUT 35000MILES. ABOUT TWO MONTHS LATER I PUT DOWN... |
| Feb 4, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I HAVE HAD MY CAR SINCE 2013 AND HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH IT UNTIL I GOT A NEW BATTERY FOR MY CAR. AS SO... |