KnownCarProblems2014 Mazda Mazda3 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 138 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Mazda Mazda3, most often about the electrical (20% of complaints, typically around 12,500 miles). It is 7th of 23 Mazda3 model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2014 Mazda Mazda3 problems
Electrical
27 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 12,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument panel.
The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the vehicle lunged forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that the power module needed to be updated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,600 and the current mileage…
My car is equipped with a push to start/stop (keyless) "feature". I pulled my car into the garage last night (with the radio off), pressed the start/stop button to stop the engine, and went inside. When I woke up this morning, the car was still running, all night inside my attached enclosed garage. Co meter measure…
Other or unspecified
27 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 49,500 miles.
I was driving on the interstate when I heard a very loud explosion. I looked up and the center of my sunroof was gone. There was a little glass in the car, but most of the glass exploded outward. The glass in the car consisted of small shards. Fortunately no one was with me so no injuries.
The infotainment center on the dash repeatedly glitches out, will start randomly calling contacts if bluetooth is synced will randomly switch to radio stations, pandora, info on the screen, using the steering wheel controls and center console controls will not do anything. It happens at random times stationary or at…
Brakes
26 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 57,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2014 Mazda 3. While operating the vehicle, a rubbing sound was heard coming from the rear brakes. The contact indicated that the rubbing sound became progressively worse. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (mall of georgia Mazda located in buford, ga) where it was diagnosed that the rear…
Loud squeaking after driving about 30 minutes, especially on left turn at low speeds. Squeak disappears with the slightest application of brake or parking break. My left rear wheel is especially affected by this; noticeable heat coming off the left rear after driving. Dealership said they had it on the jacks after…
Fuel system
24 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 32,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, he could smell fuel fumes inside and outside of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.…
July 2018 I noticed the rear passenger wheel getting really hot and making a popping sound after driving it on hot pavement. The brake caliper was stuck and I had to get a new rotor, rear driver's brake caliper and new brake pads. I had to wait 3 weeks for the caliper to come in. The mechanic said it was odd all the…
Engine
14 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 17,000 miles.
My car is equipped with a push to start/stop (keyless) "feature". I pulled my car into the garage last night (with the radio off), pressed the start/stop button to stop the engine, and went inside. When I woke up this morning, the car was still running, all night inside my attached enclosed garage. Co meter measure…
My vehicle is equipped with standard "push-button" start which is used in conjunction with a radio controlled "key fob." while standing within a close proximity to the vehicle, the doors will unlock with the touch of a button on the door handle and the vehicle will start with the touch of the interior start button and…
Backup camera
11 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: sensing system, rearview system braking.
The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while parked, the rear-view camera displayed a distorted image and failed to work as designed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear-view camera needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated while reversing, the rearview camera was inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an unknown hypothetical diagnostic was made. The contact declined…
Speed control
9 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 18,000 miles.
As I was turning into a parking spot to park my car, the car accelerated on its own and ran into a concrete wall. I have had issues with this car's programming, including when I took my car in to get fixed after the safety recall in january '16. As I realized the car was accelerating - and pushing on the brake would…
7/27/16 3:30 pm weather clear and dry ' temperature 78 degrees mileage about 24,000 all regular maintenance up to date I accelerated onto washington sr 520 eastbound at exit 51 to get up to merging speed. I kept the car in second gear and the engine revved to about 5,000 RPM. I don't think I have ever driven the car…
Transmission
7 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 44,000 miles.
As I was turning into a parking spot to park my car, the car accelerated on its own and ran into a concrete wall. I have had issues with this car's programming, including when I took my car in to get fixed after the safety recall in january '16. As I realized the car was accelerating - and pushing on the brake would…
At appox 84000 miles the transmission suddenly failed with out warning. The car was being driven on a trip from alabama to north carolina. My wife was driving and had just turned off the highway to go to her friends house.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Mazda Mazda3 recalls
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary. In addition, dealers will install a wiring harness fastening seal. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed september 13, 2023. Final owner letters for affected models and model years in the states of ct, ma, md, nj, ny, pa and va were mailed august 14, 2024. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated on or before may 1, 2025. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 6. Mazda
Full defect summary
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2018 mazda3 and 2016-2021 cx-3 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted image.
Brakes: parking brake
Risk: If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will check the parking brake actuator shafts, replacing any that are corroded, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed august 24, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1217f.
Full defect summary
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 mazda6 and 2014-2016 mazda3 vehicles. Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly bind.
Fuel system: tank assembly
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and depending on the tank lot number, dealers will inspect the icv weld, replacing the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began november 1, 2016. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0116i.
Full defect summary
Mazda motors north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 mazda3 vehicles manufactured january 4, 2014, to september 18, 2015. The fuel tank of the affected vehicles may have been improperly handled during manufacturing and, as a result, the welded attachment of the inlet check valve (icv) may fail and allow fuel to leak.
Electrical: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk: Once the PCM assumes that the charging system has failed, the vehicle will stop charging and could result in poor acceleration, loss of steering assist and windshield wiper operation, and a possible engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on may 19, 2014. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7314d.
Full defect summary
Mazda north america operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014 mazda3 vehicles manufactured june 12, 2013, through december 18, 2013, and model year 2014-2015 mazda6 vehicles manufactured may 20, 2013, through december 4, 2013, and both equipped with a 2.5l engine and a regenerative engine braking system. When driving the affected vehicles in heavy rain or in deep puddles, the alternator belt may slip causing the power control module (PCM) to incorrectly assume failure of the charging system.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2014 Mazda Mazda3
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Mazda Mazda3?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (27 complaints, typically around 12,500 miles); other or unspecified (27 complaints, typically around 49,500 miles); brakes (26 complaints, typically around 57,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Mazda Mazda3 have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 14, 2023 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Mazda Mazda3?
- It is 7th of 23 Mazda3 model years by number of complaints, with 138 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.