2022 Mazda MAZDA3

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Air bags is the leading concern among 24 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 19th highest complaint count among 22 MAZDA3 model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  1. 24

Of the 2022 reports, 1 involved a crash. 2 people were injured.

Primary concernAir bags12 reports · 50% of complaints
Owner complaints24Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationshipNo recalls on fileNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Air bags12
  2. Electrical system5
  3. Engine2
  4. Power train2
  5. Seat belts2
  6. Structure2
  7. Back over prevention1
  8. Forward collision avoidance1

Recalls and investigations

No safety recalls on file.

Representative owner complaints: forward collision avoidance

1 report, newest first. Show all

  1. Forward collision avoidance, Aug 14, 2024

    The contact owns a 2022 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Forward Collision Avoidance system activated unexpectedly. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact slammed on the brake pedal and bumped his head. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes independently activated. The vehicle stopped independently while the contact was driving on a busy highway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was taken to another dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to four dealers and the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and twelve complaints had been filed. The failure mileage was approximately 27,287.