Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2022 Mazda Mazda3 has 0 recalls, 23 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
0
Recalls
23
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2022 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Transmission control unit (TCU) failure with error code P061B in 2022 Mazda 3. Problem began approxi... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | “My 2022 Mazda 3 is experiencing an ‘in-network malfunction’ related to the vehicle’s internal commu... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Car doesn't start if sitting more than 4 days untouched. When i went to the dealer, they informed me... |
| Jul 19, 2025 | AIR BAGS | I recently received a warning on the dashboard that there is an airbag malfunction and needs to be t... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,STRUCTURE | Driver door does not open from inside the vehicle. Door opens when opened from outside the vehicle. |
| Dec 23, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The passenger-side "airbag off" light does not go off, even with an adult in the passenger seat. Thi... |
| Jan 14, 2024 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The contact owns a 2022 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ... |
| Nov 15, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Purchased the car new in April 2022. They have replaced the battery twice in the last year. They now... |
| Nov 4, 2023 | AIR BAGS | For a few weeks in November 2023, I had my dash alarm/notify me when I would turn on my car and it w... |
| Jul 3, 2023 | ENGINE | The coolant control valve stays open. |
| May 14, 2023 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Constant rattling after only 2,000 miles. Sounds like it’s coming from behind the glove box. Another... |
| May 14, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Humming or wining noise coming from back of vehicle when driving in highways around 75 mph. |
| Mar 3, 2023 | ENGINE | I purchased the car on 02/05/2022, the car mileage is close to 15, 500 miles, on 03/03/2023 the car ... |
| Feb 23, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | with less than 7000 miles on a new Mazda3, the transfer and transfer housing went out. This meant th... |
| Dec 19, 2022 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | I was rear ended while at complete stop by someone going over 40mph on 12/19/22. My airbags did not ... |
| Oct 5, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | The same or similar issue is described here: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2022/MC-10209787-0001... |
| Aug 11, 2022 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | On 8/11/2022, my car indicated a message on my dashboard that said “Air Bag System Malfunction. Have... |
| Jul 14, 2022 | AIR BAGS | I purchased my car on February 5, 2022. After two months and 3000 miles later, I started receiving a... |
| Jun 28, 2022 | AIR BAGS | "Air bag system malfunction" Mazda3 Hatchback Preferred Package 2022. Current Miles: 3911 Owned for... |
| May 12, 2022 | AIR BAGS | Air bag warning light went on. Found Code B1126:13 Driver Side Airbag deployment. Replaced driver si... |