Mazda Mazda3 VIN check & common problems

Decode any Mazda Mazda3 by its VIN and see free safety-recall and owner-complaint data, so you know what to check before you buy.

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146

Owner complaints

Recall campaigns

Model years sampled

From NHTSA (US) records over 2016, 2020, 2024

Last updated: June 28, 2026

Safety rating

Overall: 5/5
Frontal crash: 5/5
Side crash: 5/5
Rollover: 5/5

Stability control: Standard
Forward collision warning: Standard

NHTSA NCAP crash tests (US), 2024 model year

EU CO2 emissions (WLTP)

Official EU type-approval CO2 for the Mazda Mazda3, averaged over 14,070 cars registered across the EU.

Petrol
≈ 113 kW
130
g/km
Hybrid
≈ 117 kW
130
g/km

EU CO2 data: European Environment Agency (EEA), 2024. Tailpipe (WLTP) figures, reused under CC BY 4.0.

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What you can check on a Mazda Mazda3

Confirm whether the 11 open recall(s) on record were repaired
Inspect the areas owners report most: Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance
Know the 146 owner complaints filed over 2016, 2020, 2024
Check the car matches its 5/5 NCAP crash-test rating
Always confirm the individual car by its VIN — model trends aren’t a guarantee

Importing a Mazda Mazda3 from the US?

American-market Mazda Mazda3s are often cheaper at US auctions — but salvage titles, flood damage and odometer rollback are common on cars sold there. Decode the VIN and read the history before you buy or ship, then check the import steps and taxes for your country.

Import steps & taxes by country

Mazda Mazda3: frequently asked questions

Does the Mazda Mazda3 have any recalls?

11 NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the Mazda Mazda3 (2016, 2020, 2024). Always check a specific car by its VIN for currently open recalls.

What are the most common Mazda Mazda3 problems?

Owners filed 146 complaints with NHTSA over 2016, 2020, 2024. The most-reported areas are Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance.

Is the Mazda Mazda3 safe?

The Mazda Mazda3 earned 5 out of 5 stars overall in NHTSA (US) crash tests.

What are the CO2 emissions of the Mazda Mazda3?

Based on EU registration data (2024), the Mazda Mazda3 emits around 130 g/km of CO2 (WLTP, tailpipe) in its most common version. Lower CO2 usually means lower road tax across much of the EU.

Complaint and recall data: NHTSA (US). Same-generation EU models usually share these mechanical issues.