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Mazda CX-3
Data refreshed May 30, 2026
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Complaints
112
Active records
Recalls
4
Active records
TSBs
774
Active records
Filing history
Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.
Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
0
Injuries
3
Crashes
9
Fires
0
Top reported issues — Mazda CX-3
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Operating state
Condition issue
Reporting mechanism
Driver assistance issue
Engine behavior
Performance issue
Steering behavior
Infotainment behavior
Safety restraint issue
Fluid issue
Access/entry issue
Electrical issue
Starting behavior
HVAC behavior
Noise
Safety restraint behavior
Vibration/harshness
Lighting behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Braking behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Thermal issue
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2018 MAZDA CX-3
Filed May 8, 2026
Fuel injector failed without warning. A lot of fuel leaked into the engine destroying a spark plug in one cylinder and ultimately ruining the catalytic converter when fuel got into it. Independent mechanic and Mazda dealership diagnosed. Car cannot be driven.
2016 MAZDA CX-3
Filed May 1, 2026
It’s a safety risk with this car. The converter burns super fast, causing issues that seem like it’s related to transmission or alternator.
2019 MAZDA CX-3
Filed Aug 13, 2025
UNKNOWN
2017 MAZDA CX-3
Filed Mar 19, 2025
Windshield wiper fluid tank leaks when you pour fluid in empty within about an hour
2016 MAZDA CX-3
Filed Jan 14, 2025
While driving on the highway on a posted 65mph, the fuel remaining on the vehicle was posted at 1/4, approx. 75miles remaining. The vehicle abruptly stalled and I managed to pull over on the side of the road. The vehicle then refused to start again. Had to bring it to a fuel station and refueled leading to the vehicle starting again. Dealership diagnosed a bad fuel pump and fuel rail.
2016 MAZDA CX-3
Filed Dec 30, 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Mazda CX-3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V487000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms…
2019 MAZDA CX-3
Filed Dec 17, 2024
So the sport mode on cx3 have not bracket under the sport mode and if try to activeit the sport mode whole switch goes down you cant active with grabbing it will fall out of socket
2018 MAZDA CX-3
Filed Dec 10, 2024
The contact owns a 2018 Mazda CX-3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V487000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2021 MAZDA CX-3
Filed Oct 28, 2024
All of the issues listed in Mazda Technical Service Bulletin 06-001/20, however this bulletin does not cover my model. Inspected by dealer, possible solution intended to be relubrication of the worm gear/worm shaft in the steering assembly. Issue presented itself in the last year and is most present while driving at high speeds, above 45 miles an hour.
2019 MAZDA CX-3
Filed Oct 28, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Mazda CX-3. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The contact stated that occasionally the air bag warning light flashed off and on. Additionally, the rear hatch door failed to open as needed. The cause of the failures has not yet been determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 21,000.