Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2015 Mazda Mazda3 has 4 recalls, 128 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
128
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 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...
15V621000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured May 21, 2015, to August 25, 2015. The ...
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: 2015 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While parked on a slight downhill grade, gasoline started leaking and created a significant puddle o... |
| Dec 23, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Catalytic converter keeps giving me check engine |
| Dec 19, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I had purchased a car through Facebook Marketplace after talking to the seller and seeing a CarFax r... |
| Dec 17, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel leaking out of top of tank. Took car to two different shops. They both told me about a recall o... |
| Dec 15, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Description On 12-15-2025, in 18°F weather, the vehicle was parked on a residential sloped driveway ... |
| Oct 22, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2015 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23... |
| Oct 3, 2025 | PARKING BRAKE | The contact owns a 2015 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17... |
| Sep 21, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The vehicle automator mileage was changed. The original mileage reading is over 200,000 mi. While th... |
| Aug 4, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The Infotainment System will randomly change radio stations while driving, or start scanning through... |
| Dec 30, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The Mazda Connect touch screen in the center display may not accept touch commands properly or may o... |
| Nov 9, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | 1. Automatic transmission suffered a catastrophic failure during operation. Transmission was discard... |
| Sep 4, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The problem I have is with my rearview camera, as described in Manufacturer Recall Number 6023G / NH... |
| Jun 24, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Started smelling gas fumes several weeks ago after fill ups at the gas station. Took to my mechanic ... |
| May 22, 2024 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2015 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23... |
| Apr 29, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This car's backup camera has been un-usable ~50% of the time, dating back to last year, due to the i... |
| Apr 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Vehicle touch screen has aggressive and persistent “ghost touch” during vehicle operation (while in ... |
| Mar 15, 2024 | LANE DEPARTURE | The contact owns a 2015 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that occasionally while the vehicle was shi... |
| Mar 4, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Mazda opened a recall on the rearview camera not working properly almost one year ago and still has ... |
| Feb 14, 2024 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2015 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23... |
| Jan 8, 2024 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2015 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23... |