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2024 Mazda MAZDA3 Problems & Recalls

Official U.S. NHTSA safety records organized for faster research, comparison and VIN-level follow-up.

3NHTSA recalls
12consumer complaints
10grouped problem categories

What the data says

NHTSA currently returns 3 recall records and 12 consumer complaints for this exact 2024 Mazda MAZDA3 query. The largest grouped complaint category in the current dataset is Electrical System. Complaint volume is not proof of a defect and should not be used alone as a reliability score.

Most reported problem categories

Related NHTSA component labels are grouped into clearer categories to reduce duplicate-looking labels. A single consumer complaint can reference more than one vehicle component, so category counts may exceed the number of individual complaints. Counts summarize reports, not confirmed defects.

Electrical System5 reports
Other / Unspecified4 reports
Forward Collision Avoidance2 reports
Structure / Body2 reports
Lane Departure2 reports
Visibility / Camera2 reports
Power Train / Transmission1 report
Brakes1 report
Air Bags1 report
Tires1 report

Bar lengths are relative to the largest category shown on this page; they are not percentages or reliability scores.

Safety recalls

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BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

NHTSA Campaign 23V718000

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."

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.

LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

NHTSA Campaign 24V649000

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.

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.

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

NHTSA Campaign 25V357000

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.

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.

How to interpret complaints

NHTSA consumer complaints can help surface possible safety trends, but a complaint is not a finding that a defect exists. The count reflects records returned for this exact model year, make and model when Curiworld last fetched the official dataset.

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Methodology & source

Primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Recalls and Complaints APIs.

Last successful data refresh: 2026-10-05 18:27:36

Curiworld groups official records for research and comparison. Counts can change as NHTSA receives or updates records. Curiworld does not determine whether a vehicle is defective and does not replace an official VIN recall check.