NHTSA vehicle safety data
2024 Mazda Mazda3
The 2024 Mazda Mazda3 has 3 NHTSA recalls and 10 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Mazda dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2024 Mazda Mazda3, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
NHTSA #25V357000Reported May 29, 2025 · Mazda North American Operations
Defect description
Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mazda3 and CX30 vehicles. The Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor (SAS) units may set an error code and deactivate the air bags, due to a low battery condition.
Safety consequence
Air bags that do not deploy in the event of a crash increase the risk of injury.
Free manufacturer remedy
Dealers will reprogram the SAS unit with improved software or replace the unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2025. Mazda's number for this recall is 7525E.
LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
NHTSA #24V649000Reported September 3, 2024 · Mazda North American Operations
Defect description
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 Mazda 3, CX-30, and 2025 CX-50 vehicles. A malfunction in the forward sensing camera (FSC) may prevent the automatic emergency braking system and the lane-keep assist system from functioning. In addition, the headlights will not automatically adjust from high beams to low beams as intended.
Safety consequence
Automatic braking, steering assist, and headlight control systems that do not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the forward sensing camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6824H.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
NHTSA #23V718000Reported October 26, 2023 · Mazda North American Operations
Defect description
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 and MAZDA3 vehicles. Due to a software error, the rearview, front, and/or side camera images may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Safety consequence
A camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Free manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the view monitor control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6223J.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.