Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2014 Mazda Mazda3 has 4 recalls, 135 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
135
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
16V684000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mazda Motors North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured January 4, 2014, to September 18...
17V393000
PARKING BRAKE
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles. Water could possibly enter the brake cal...
14V173000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through December 18, 2013, and...
23V487000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display ...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2014 Mazda Mazda3 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2025 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Airbag warning symbol on dashboard flashes with or without passenger seated in front seat. |
| Oct 15, 2025 | VISIBILITY | Blend door actuator linkage will not allow for heat to be turned on, will blow cool/cold air, have h... |
| Sep 22, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Gas tank is leaking from the TOP. I could smell gas after a refill (and refilling a portable tank) ... |
| Sep 15, 2025 | ENGINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that the vehicle was m... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The rear backup sensors no longer work and did not give any indication they stopped working. They do... |
| Jun 16, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | The car screen displays, GPS, for calls, radio etc, doesn’t works, it’s off, and the airbags are de... |
| Feb 2, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Gas tank is leaking. According to the records the service recall has been repaired (via a previous ... |
| Nov 7, 2024 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23... |
| Oct 29, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while driving up an incline at an undi... |
| Oct 25, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Noticed strong smell of gasoline when the car was parked. Took it to an independent service dealer w... |
| Sep 2, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | In reference to the existing recall on my vehicle (Manufacturer recall # 6023G, NHTSA recall #: 23V-... |
| Jul 17, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION | There is an existing recall on my car 2014 Mazda 3 dated July 14, 2023 for the glitches with rearvie... |
| Apr 11, 2024 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23... |
| Mar 30, 2024 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | While accelerating onto a highway, my engine overheating light flashed then stayed on and my acceler... |
| Sep 28, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The manufacturer has not provided a timely remedy for a known safety issue on the backup camera for ... |
| Sep 15, 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle had smelled ... |
| Aug 23, 2023 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23... |
| Aug 8, 2023 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while parked, the rear-view camera dis... |
| Aug 3, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | There is currently a recall for 2014 Mazda 3 hatchbacks due to a faulty rearview back-up camera, but... |
| Aug 1, 2023 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Recall for backup camera has not yet been remedied since September, 2023 issuance. Backup camera st... |