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: power train

2 reports, newest first. Show all

  1. Power train, May 14, 2023

    Humming or wining noise coming from back of vehicle when driving in highways around 75 mph.

  2. Power train, Apr 12, 2023

    with less than 7000 miles on a new Mazda3, the transfer and transfer housing went out. This meant the all wheel drive did not operate properly, which could have caused an accident in the right conditions. This was covered by warranty, as well as a shock, strut, and numerous related parts. In total, the warranty covered the total $4395 to repair a car with less than 7000 miles on it.