Model year 2024 · Compact Cars, Midsize Cars

2024 Mazda 3: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2024 Mazda 3 at 26–31 mpg combined across 7 versions. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 12 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

3

EPA combined mpg

26–31

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as MAZDA3.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Mazda dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2024 Mazda 3 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2024 Mazda 3, newest first.

Air bags: Air bag/restraint control module: Software

NHTSA 25V357000 Reported May 29, 2025
Filed by
Mazda Motor Corp. (manufacturer recall no. 7525E)
Units affected
171,412 (estimate)
Problem
Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mazda3 and CX30 vehicles. The Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor (SAS) units may set an error code and deactivate the air bags, due to a low battery condition.
Risk
Air bags that do not deploy in the event of a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the SAS unit with improved software or replace the unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2025. Mazda's number for this recall is 7525E.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Lane departure: Sensing system: Camera and 2 more components

NHTSA 24V649000 Reported Sep 3, 2024
Filed by
Mazda Motor Corp. (manufacturer recall no. 6824H)
Components
Lane departure: Sensing system: Camera; Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking; Exterior lighting: Headlights
Units affected
672 (estimate)
Problem
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 Mazda 3, CX-30, and 2025 CX-50 vehicles. A malfunction in the forward sensing camera (FSC) may prevent the automatic emergency braking system and the lane-keep assist system from functioning. In addition, the headlights will not automatically adjust from high beams to low beams as intended.
Risk
Automatic braking, steering assist, and headlight control systems that do not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the forward sensing camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6824H.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Forward collision avoidance: Sensing system: Camera and 2 more components

NHTSA 23V718000 Reported Oct 26, 2023
Filed by
Mazda Motor Corp. (manufacturer recall no. 6223J)
Components
Forward collision avoidance: Sensing system: Camera; Lane departure: Sensing system: Camera; Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera
Units affected
11,903 (estimate)
Problem
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 and MAZDA3 vehicles. Due to a software error, the rearview, front, and/or side camera images may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
A camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will update the view monitor control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6223J.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2024 Mazda 3 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2024 Mazda 3 EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
3 4-Door 2WD2.5L 4-cylAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular27/37/31 mpg$2,150287
3 4-Door 4WD2.5L 4-cylAutomatic 6-speed4-Wheel DriveRegular26/35/30 mpg$2,250301
3 4-Door 4WD2.5L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 6-speed4-Wheel DriveRegular23/32/27 mpg$2,500334
3 5-Door 2WD2.5L 4-cylManual 6-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular26/36/30 mpg$2,250296
3 5-Door 2WD2.5L 4-cylAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular27/35/30 mpg$2,250294
3 5-Door 4WD2.5L 4-cylAutomatic 6-speed4-Wheel DriveRegular26/33/29 mpg$2,300311
3 5-Door 4WD2.5L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 6-speed4-Wheel DriveRegular23/31/26 mpg$2,600337

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2024 Mazda 3 crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2024 Mazda 3 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2024 Mazda Mazda3 4 DR AWD5 stars5 stars5 stars5 stars10.1%Standard
2024 Mazda Mazda3 4 DR FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars5 stars10.1%Standard
2024 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB AWD5 stars5 stars5 stars5 stars10.1%Standard
2024 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars5 stars10.1%Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2024 Mazda 3 owner complaints

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Mazda 3, most recently on Aug 7, 2026. 2 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2024 Mazda 3 complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system5
Unknown or other4
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking2
Structure: Body2
Air bags1
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery1
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control1
Lane departure: Blind spot detection1
Lane departure: Lane keep: Steering assist1
Power train1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Mazda 3 model years

Mazda 3 by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 326–30 mpg015/5
2025 326–31 mpg185/5
2023 326–31 mpg0125/5
2022 326–31 mpg0245/5
2021 326–31 mpg1545/5
2020 327–30 mpg2325/5
2019 327–30 mpg674—
2018 328–32 mpg41105/5
2017 328–32 mpg2845/5
2016 329–33 mpg61045/5
2015 329–33 mpg41285/5

All Mazda 3 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2024 Mazda models

2024 Mazda CX-302024 Mazda CX-52024 Mazda CX-502024 Mazda CX-902024 Mazda MX-5

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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