How do I know if my Mazda 3 has a recall?

To know if your Mazda 3 has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your Mazda 3 VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Mazda 3 has an open recall?

If your Mazda 3 is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your Mazda 3 does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Mazda 3 are taken care of by Mazda at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

Mazda 3 Recalls | RepairPal

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Mazda 3

28 Recalls

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

Vehicles Affected: 2024 Mazda 3, 2025 Mazda 3 and 2 others

Automatic braking, steering assist, and headlight control systems that do not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2024 Mazda 3, 2024 Mazda CX-30

A camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2024 Mazda 3

A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2014 Mazda 3, 2015 Mazda 3 and 9 others

Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2018 Mazda 3, 2019 Mazda CX-3 and 6 others

Plastic fragments can hit occupants during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Mazda 3, 2005 Mazda 3 and 2 others

A sudden air leak from the tire air valve may cause a loss of vehicle control while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2021 Mazda CX-3, 2021 Mazda CX-30 and 1 other

Recalls

Model Recalls By Year

Recall FAQs

If your Mazda 3 is affected by a new safety recall, Mazda will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your Mazda 3 has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your Mazda 3 for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your Mazda 3 is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your Mazda 3 for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Mazda 3 for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your Mazda 3 will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your Mazda 3 by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your Mazda 3 that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your Mazda 3, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Mazda 3 VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Mazda 3

28 Recalls

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

Vehicles Affected: 2024 Mazda 3, 2025 Mazda 3 and 2 others

Automatic braking, steering assist, and headlight control systems that do not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2024 Mazda 3, 2024 Mazda CX-30

A camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2024 Mazda 3

A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2014 Mazda 3, 2015 Mazda 3 and 9 others

Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2018 Mazda 3, 2019 Mazda CX-3 and 6 others

Plastic fragments can hit occupants during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Mazda 3, 2005 Mazda 3 and 2 others

A sudden air leak from the tire air valve may cause a loss of vehicle control while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2021 Mazda CX-3, 2021 Mazda CX-30 and 1 other

Why should you check for safety recalls?

Road Safety Risks

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Risk of Costly Damage

Mazda 3

28 Recalls

NHTSA 25V-357 · OEM 7525E

Air Bags Deactivated From Power By Low Battery Condition

171,412 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 24V-649 · OEM 6824H

Automatic Braking And Lane Keeping Assist System Malfunction

672 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 23V-718 · OEM 6223J

Camera Images Fail To Display

11,903 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 23V-487 · OEM 6023G

Rearview Camera Image Does Not Properly Display

236,100 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 21V-875 · OEM 5321K

Low Pressure Fuel Pump Fails Causing Engine Stall

121,038 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 21V-494 · OEM 4921G

Steering Wheel Plastic Emblem Shatters And Projects Onto Occupants In A Crash

260,915 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 21V-101 · OEM 4721B

Tire Air Valves Lose Air

599 Potential Units Affected

Recall FAQs

How do I know if my Mazda 3 has a recall?

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

What happens if my Mazda 3 has an open recall?

How long does a recall take to fix?

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

How long does a recall last on a car?

Mazda 3 Recalls

There are 28 recalls that may affect your Mazda 3.

Mazda 3

28 Recalls

NHTSA 25V-357 · OEM 7525E

Air Bags Deactivated From Power By Low Battery Condition

171,412 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 24V-649 · OEM 6824H

Automatic Braking And Lane Keeping Assist System Malfunction

672 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 23V-718 · OEM 6223J

Camera Images Fail To Display

11,903 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 23V-487 · OEM 6023G

Rearview Camera Image Does Not Properly Display

236,100 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 21V-875 · OEM 5321K

Low Pressure Fuel Pump Fails Causing Engine Stall

121,038 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 21V-494 · OEM 4921G

Steering Wheel Plastic Emblem Shatters And Projects Onto Occupants In A Crash

260,915 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 21V-101 · OEM 4721B

Tire Air Valves Lose Air

599 Potential Units Affected