Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Mazda Mazda3 has 1 recall, 49 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
49
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
21V101000
TIRES:VALVE
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2021 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles. Air may suddenly leak from the tire air valve.
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2025 | SUSPENSION | At 31,000 miles the control arm lower ball joints are torn on both lower. They must be replaced. Thi... |
| Apr 21, 2025 | ENGINE | Spontaneous loss of power while driving on highway. Check engine light came on. Speed limited by car... |
| Feb 14, 2025 | ENGINE | The thermostat malfunctioned on this vehicle, resulting in the thermostat remaining open and providi... |
| Feb 5, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | During the incident, the vehicle exhibited an uncontrollable malfunction—the steering wheel suddenly... |
| Feb 2, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | My rear differential case cracked, anytime the four wheel drive system was engaged the entire drivet... |
| Jan 31, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I was driving when all the sudden there was a loud bang sound. The differential housing cracked. The... |
| Dec 16, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of an unknown Class Action L... |
| Nov 26, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Radiators are failing 3 years after the warranty period. Its leading to coolant lost and perhaps ove... |
| Sep 20, 2024 | ENGINE | Low oil light - car is burning oil and only has 11,400 miles. Approx 3/4 to 1 quart missing... |
| Sep 6, 2024 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | At red light, close behind car in front of the mazda. After light turns green, start driving the maz... |
| Jun 21, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving at a normal speed on a clear, sunny day with no other vehicles close by, I heard a lou... |
| May 3, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brakes are underpowered especially when hot. Drove 20-30 minutes in traffic and when decelerating f... |
| Mar 13, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The driver window, upon attempted to be let up, will start to go up then go all the way down, ignori... |
| Feb 15, 2024 | STRUCTURE | A bolt head underneath the car snapped for the steering mechanism. The problem was indicated by a cl... |
| Dec 30, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Part easily break away during washing. Fuel door cover lid panel (BDYT-42-411) broke in automatic c... |
| Aug 16, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My 2021 Mazda 3 was bought used in August 2023 and is about a year old in my possession. it has be... |
| Jul 30, 2023 | WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | For the past 7 months (since July 2023) the passenger rear tire keeps loosing air pressure about eve... |
| Apr 5, 2023 | ENGINE | Received Low Oil Level warning ... checked engine oil and it is under the minimum level on the dip s... |
| Jan 30, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | During a night drive, travelling approx. 40mph, car warning system audio blared a warning and sudden... |
| Jan 6, 2023 | SEAT BELTS | The latches inside the driver's seatbelt receptacle feel like they wear out over time. The only reas... |