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Mazda 3 by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 12 model years of the Mazda 3 (2015–2026). The 2026 model is rated 26–30 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 19 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Mazda 3 years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 3 | 7 | 26–30 mpg | 0 | 1 | 5/5 |
| 2025 3 | 7 | 26–31 mpg | 1 | 8 | 5/5 |
| 2024 3 | 7 | 26–31 mpg | 3 | 12 | 5/5 |
| 2023 3 | 8 | 26–31 mpg | 0 | 12 | 5/5 |
| 2022 3 | 8 | 26–31 mpg | 0 | 24 | 5/5 |
| 2021 3 | 10 | 26–31 mpg | 1 | 54 | 5/5 |
| 2020 3 | 6 | 27–30 mpg | 2 | 32 | 5/5 |
| 2019 3 | 6 | 27–30 mpg | 6 | 74 | — |
| 2018 3 | 8 | 28–32 mpg | 4 | 110 | 5/5 |
| 2017 3 | 10 | 28–32 mpg | 2 | 84 | 5/5 |
| 2016 3 | 10 | 29–33 mpg | 6 | 104 | 5/5 |
| 2015 3 | 10 | 29–33 mpg | 4 | 128 | 5/5 |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Mazda 3 recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Mazda 3 year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 25V357000 — Air bags: Air bag/restraint control module: Software, reported May 29, 2025; model years 2024, 2025
- 24V649000 — Lane departure: Sensing system: Camera, reported Sep 3, 2024; model years 2024
- 23V718000 — Forward collision avoidance: Sensing system: Camera, reported Oct 26, 2023; model years 2024
- 23V487000 — Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera, reported Jul 14, 2023; model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
- 21V875000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump, reported Nov 12, 2021; model years 2018
- 21V101000 — Tires: Valve, reported Feb 22, 2021; model years 2021
- 20V346000 — Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Disc: Caliper, reported Jun 12, 2020; model years 2020
- 19V907000 — Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking, reported Dec 19, 2019; model years 2019, 2020
- 19V558000 — Visibility: Glass, side/rear, reported Jul 29, 2019; model years 2019
- 19V514000 — Seats: Front assembly: Head restraint, reported Jul 5, 2019; model years 2019
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Other Mazda models
Current and recent Mazda models in our data.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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