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2021 Mazda Mazda3 Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Mazda Mazda3, most often about the engine (35% of complaints). It is 17th of 23 Mazda3 model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.

Complaints54
Recalls1
Crashes reported2
Fires reported2
Injuries reported1

Most common 2021 Mazda Mazda3 problems

  1. Engine

    19 complaints · 35%

  2. Driver assistance

    8 complaints · 15%

    Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection, warnings, assist.

    Passenger side blind spot warning functions sporadically. It sometimes detects vehicles and sometimes does not while driving at the same speed.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2021, at 1,700 miles

  3. Electrical

    7 complaints · 13%

    Passenger side blind spot warning functions sporadically. It sometimes detects vehicles and sometimes does not while driving at the same speed.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2021, at 1,700 miles
    The contact owns a 2021 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated while the vehicle was at a stand still at a parking lot, when it caught fire. The fire department was able to extinguished the fire and filed a report. The police was at the location but did not file a report. The vehicle was drivable but was towed at a tow lot.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2021, at 1,500 miles

  4. Other or unspecified

    7 complaints · 13%

  5. Brakes

    5 complaints · 9%

  6. Air bags

    4 complaints · 7%

  7. Transmission

    4 complaints · 7%

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2021 Mazda Mazda3 recalls

  1. Wheels and tires: valve

    NHTSA 21V101000 · February 22, 2021 · 599 vehicles

    Risk: A sudden air leak from the tire air valve may cause a loss of vehicle control while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four tire air valves with new parts, free of charge. The recall began april 6, 2021. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4721b.

    Full defect summary

    Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2021 mazda3 and cx-30 vehicles. Air may suddenly leak from the tire air valve.

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 2021 Mazda Mazda3

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Mazda Mazda3?
By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (19 complaints); driver assistance (8 complaints); electrical (7 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2021 Mazda Mazda3 have?
1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 22, 2021 (wheels and tires). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
Is the 2021 a bad year for the Mazda Mazda3?
It is 17th of 23 Mazda3 model years by number of complaints, with 54 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.

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