4
recalls
The Mazda CX-3 has 4 recalls covering 938,171 vehicles as reported; model year 2016 is covered by the most (3). The 2021 Mazda CX-3 earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests (best version). Owners filed 4 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; electrical system is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
4
Most for 2016: 3
Units affected
938K
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2021
Complaints, 12 mo
4
-55.6% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
12 rated versions, model years 2016 to 2021
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | SUV · AWD | 13.6% risk | |||
| 2021 | SUV · FWD | 13.8% risk | |||
| 2020 | SUV · AWD | 13.6% risk | |||
| 2020 | SUV · FWD | 13.8% risk | |||
| 2019 | SUV · AWD | 13.6% risk | |||
| 2019 | SUV · FWD | 13.8% risk | |||
| 2018 | SUV · AWD | 13.6% risk | |||
| 2018 | SUV · FWD | 13.8% risk | |||
| 2017 | SUV · AWD | 13.6% risk | |||
| 2017 | SUV · FWD | 13.8% risk | |||
| 2016 | SUV · AWD | 13.6% risk | |||
| 2016 | SUV · FWD | 13.8% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Mazda CX-3, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
4 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system26
- Unknown or other17
- Fuel/propulsion system16
- Back over prevention10
- Engine10
- Exterior lighting10
- Steering9
- Complaints
- 114
- Crashes reported
- 9
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 3
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mazda CX-3 by component
- Back over prevention1 · 236K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 121K units
- Steering1 · 578 units
- Structure1 · 580K units
Mazda CX-3 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2023 | Mazda CX-3, MAZDA3 (2014-2021): Back over preventionNo. 23V487000 | Crash risk | 236,100 |
| Nov 12, 2021 | Mazda CX-3, CX-5, CX-9, MAZDA2 and 3 more (2018-2020): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 21V875000 | Crash risk | 121,038 |
| Sep 6, 2016 | Mazda CX-3, CX-5, MAZDA3, MAZDA5 and 1 more (2010-2016): StructureNo. 16V644000 | Falls | 580,455 |
| Apr 11, 2016 | Mazda CX-3, CX-5, CX-9, MAZDA2 (2013-2016): SteeringNo. 16V203000 | Crash risk | 578 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2021 Mazda CX-3 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2021 Mazda CX-3. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Mazda CX-3 have?
4 recalls cover the Mazda CX-3, for 938,171 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is back over prevention (1 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2021 Mazda CX-3?
5 of 5 stars overall (SUV): frontal crash 5, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 13.6% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Mazda CX-3?
Electrical system: named in 26 of the 114 safety complaints about the Mazda CX-3, then unknown or other (17). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.