repaired · 2026 Q3
Air bag/restraint control module: software
Risk. Air bags that do not deploy in the event of a crash increase the risk of injury.
2025 Mazda MAZDA3Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2025 Mazda MAZDA3, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 25V-357 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 8, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Mazda MAZDA3 has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
1Seat belts
1Suspension
1Vehicle speed control
1Air bags
1Wheels
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2025 Mazda MAZDA3 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.
Best & worst years
2025 vs. every other MAZDA3 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MAZDA3 median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What MAZDA3 owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Car was turning left in front of me. I was going about 30 mph. I started to steer to the right of the car into a passing lane. The AEB stopped me and the guy behind me rear-ended me. The system did not need to react, I was not going to hit the car in front of me, but I could not steer to the right…
Second event: Again about 30 mph, a FEDEX truck was turning left in front of me, as I steered to the right to pass it, the AEB stopped me, fortunately there was no one behind me this time. The last time this happened I was rear-ended.
Own a 2025 MAZDA3?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.