Model year 2025 · Compact Cars, Midsize Cars

2025 Mazda 3: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2025 Mazda 3 at 26–31 mpg combined across 7 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 8 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

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.

2025 Mazda 3 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2025 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

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

2025 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.

2025 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.

2025 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.

2025 Mazda 3 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2025 Mazda MAZDA3 HATCHBACK 5 HB AWD5 stars5 stars5 stars5 stars10.1%Standard
2025 Mazda MAZDA3 HATCHBACK 5 HB FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars5 stars10.1%Standard
2025 Mazda MAZDA3 SEDAN 4 DR AWD5 stars5 stars5 stars5 stars10.1%Standard
2025 Mazda MAZDA3 SEDAN 4 DR 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.

2025 Mazda 3 owner complaints

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Mazda 3, most recently on Sep 28, 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 2025 Mazda 3 complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking2
Unknown or other2
Air bags1
Seat belts1
Suspension1
Vehicle speed control1
Wheels1

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
2024 326–31 mpg3125/5
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 2025 Mazda models

2025 Mazda CX-302025 Mazda CX-52025 Mazda CX-502025 Mazda CX-702025 Mazda CX-902025 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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