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Mazda CX-3 by model year

We have EPA fuel economy for 6 model years of the Mazda CX-3 (2016–2021). The 2021 model is rated 29–31 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 4 different recall campaigns.

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026

Compare Mazda CX-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.

Mazda CX-3 by model year
Model yearVersionsEPA combinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2021 CX-3229–31 mpg145/5
2020 CX-3229–31 mpg115/5
2019 CX-3229–31 mpg2275/5
2018 CX-3229–31 mpg1105/5
2017 CX-3229–31 mpg1215/5
2016 CX-3229–31 mpg3485/5

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.

Latest Mazda CX-3 recalls

The most recent recall campaigns covering any Mazda CX-3 year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.

  • 23V487000 — Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera, reported Jul 14, 2023; model years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
  • 21V875000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump, reported Nov 12, 2021; model years 2019
  • 16V644000 — Structure: Body: Hatchback/liftgate, reported Sep 6, 2016; model years 2016
  • 16V203000 — Steering, reported Apr 11, 2016; model years 2016

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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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 28, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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