KnownCarProblems2015 Mazda Mazda3 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 130 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Mazda Mazda3, most often about the brakes (22% of complaints, typically around 52,000 miles). It is 9th of 23 Mazda3 model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a do-not-drive warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2015 Mazda Mazda3 problems
Brakes
28 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 52,000 miles.
Failed brake booster, brake light switch faulty, excessive brake pressure required to engage switch. Vehicle did not start because switch not engaged.
Passenger side rear brake caliper does not retract properly and wears out brake pads quickly. This should not hapen at less than 50,000 miles. I have seen numerous complaints online and there is a recall for this year, but it does not include my VIN.
Other or unspecified
26 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 25,000 miles.
Good afternoon, my car is experiencing the ghosting issue with my infotainment screen. This is happening in many Mazda 3's throughout the country and is a big safety hazard as it is distracting while we are driving. Currently it is a warranty issue but this should be a recall instead and I shouldnt have to pay to have…
On saturday, march 18, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., I was driving my 2015 Mazda 3 (s touring) back to knoxville, tn from york, pa. After about an hour and a half of driving (near shippensburg, pa), I heard a loud sound like a gun shot and debris hitting the top of the car and then realized that my sunroof had shattered. I was…
Electrical
24 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 27,000 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery.
Hot weather acceleration and blind spot monitoring system (bsm) issue: in extremely hot weather bsm off light turns on repeatedly while the vehicle is in motion or starting from complete stop. At the same time the infotainment system display flickers in sync with the bsm off light appearance. When this occurs there is…
The day was hot and I was in stop and go traffic with the AC set to 72 degrees in my 2015 Mazda 3 with just 21k miles on it. My car unexpectedly stalled and the check engine and charging system/battery lights came on briefly in the dash. I had to shift into park and push the button to restart my vehicle. The car's…
Fuel system
14 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 21,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, storage.
The day was hot and I was in stop and go traffic with the AC set to 72 degrees in my 2015 Mazda 3 with just 21k miles on it. My car unexpectedly stalled and the check engine and charging system/battery lights came on briefly in the dash. I had to shift into park and push the button to restart my vehicle. The car's…
Interior dome light started flickering, looked up to see why, through the rear view mirror flames could be seen. Vehicle was in motion at highway speed, approx. 65 MPH. Car had 22,000 miles on it.
Backup camera
13 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 67,000 miles. Parts named most often: sensing system.
The contact owns a 2015 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that on numerous occasions after he opened and closed the trunk of the vehicle or while shifted into reverse, the rear-view camera image intermittently became distorted or blank. The contact then received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v487000 (back…
The contact owns a 2015 Mazda Mazda3. 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 while reversing, the rearview camera image was distorted, blank or failed to activate as needed.…
Seats
6 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 1,500 miles.
Headrest unusable in safe driving position. Forces head to floor or prevents proper back placement on seat, sometimes both. The only way to sit in the seat comfortably is to have the seat leaning too far back where I cannot reach the steering wheel comfortably. Wheels would vibrate at speeds above 55, sometimes as low…
Left side of driver's seat height adjustment lifter link is broken. Drivers's seat rocks on the left side during braking, acceleration, and when stationary. This is distracting to the driver and could cause an accident. It could also lead to a more catastrophic failure.
Visibility and wipers
6 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly.
Sunroof exploded while driving on the highway going about 55 MPH. Weather was sunny about 70 degrees. No apparent reason why this would occur (ie. No rocks hit the car, etc). Glass shattered into driver side of car and back seats. Hole in the glass was in middle of the pane and expanded out. Car has approximately 50k…
My cars infotainment system, which includes the rearview camera, started malfunctioning in early 2019. The infotainment screen (for the clock, radio, GPS and rearview camera) was in a reboot loop (constantly rebooting over and over). When the car is put in reverse, the rearview camera works sporadically, including…
Body and structure
6 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 26,500 miles. Parts named most often: body.
Traveling down the highway at 60 MPH in my brand new Mazda 3 coupe when the drivers side front window spontaneously imploded throwing safety glass all over driver and passenger.
I have filed this claim because the car in mention has been repaired by Mazda for failures in the door latching-locking system on three (3) separate occasions on different doors since I purchased it and it is currently showing signs of failure on one of the doors that was not affected before. I no longer consider the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 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.
Fuel system: tank assembly
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine that stalls increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's fuel shut-off valve. As needed, the fuel shut-off valve and the affected fuel tank emissions system components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on october 20, 2015. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repairs have been completed. Mazda will provide rental cars until that time. Owners may contact the mazda customer experience center at 1-800- 222-5500, option #6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8615j.
Full defect summary
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 mazda3 vehicles manufactured may 21, 2015, to august 25, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a fuel tank with a shut-off valve that can allow fuel to enter into the fuel tank emissions systems. If enough fuel enters the emission system it may leak out onto the ground or result in an engine stall.
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 2015 Mazda Mazda3
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mazda Mazda3?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (28 complaints, typically around 52,000 miles); other or unspecified (26 complaints, typically around 25,000 miles); electrical (24 complaints, typically around 27,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2015 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 2015 a bad year for the Mazda Mazda3?
- It is 9th of 23 Mazda3 model years by number of complaints, with 130 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.