Every 2015 Mazda MAZDA3 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 23V487000
Jul 14, 2023Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
- Problem
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted image.
- Risk
- A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary. In addition, dealers will install a wiring harness fastening seal. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 13, 2023. Final owner letters for affected models and model years in the states of CT, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA were mailed August 14, 2024. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated on or before May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6023G.
Full recall details for 23V487000 →Parking Brake · NHTSA 17V393000
Jun 22, 2017Parking Brake
- Problem
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles. Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly bind.
- Risk
- If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will check the parking brake actuator shafts, replacing any that are corroded, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 24, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1217F.
Full recall details for 17V393000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 16V684000
Sep 22, 2016Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
- Problem
- Mazda Motors North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured January 4, 2014, to September 18, 2015. The fuel tank of the affected vehicles may have been improperly handled during manufacturing and, as a result, the welded attachment of the Inlet Check Valve (ICV) may fail and allow fuel to leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Mazda will notify owners, and depending on the tank lot number, dealers will inspect the ICV weld, replacing the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0116I.
Full recall details for 16V684000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 15V621000
Feb 10, 2015Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank AssemblyDo not drive
- Problem
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured May 21, 2015, to August 25, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a fuel tank with a shut-off valve that can allow fuel to enter into the fuel tank emissions systems. If enough fuel enters the emission system it may leak out onto the ground or result in an engine stall.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine that stalls increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's fuel shut-off valve. As needed, the fuel shut-off valve and the affected fuel tank emissions system components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2015. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repairs have been completed. Mazda will provide rental cars until that time. Owners may contact the Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800- 222-5500, option #6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8615J.
Full recall details for 15V621000 →
2015 Mazda MAZDA3 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 130 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Mazda MAZDA3, reporting 8 crashes, 2 fires, 9 injuries. Mazda has issued at least 744 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Service Brakes26
- Unknown Or Other26
- Electrical System24
- Back Over Prevention13
- Fuel/Propulsion System12
- Engine6
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (238)
- Electrical System (193)
- Engine (59)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (57)
- Structure (54)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (53)
Read Mazda MAZDA3 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 130 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Mazda MAZDA3. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“Description On 12-15-2025, in 18°F weather, the vehicle was parked on a residential sloped driveway with the manual parking brake fully engaged. While the driver was outside the vehicle, the parking brake system failed to hold the car's weight.”
2015 MAZDA MAZDA3Jan 15, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11711269
Injury reportedFire
“The contact owns a 2015 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, smoke was coming from under the hood of the vehicle, followed by the vehicle shut down and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact's son opened the hood and flames came out from under the hood.”
2015 MAZDA MAZDA3Mar 28, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11514255
Injury reportedCrash
“My 2015 mazda3 was in a collision on 09/08/2021 and my vehicle was totaled. None of my airbags deployed . Fortunately i only sustained neck and back injuries. I believe that i would have avoided these injuries if my airbags deployed properly.”
2015 MAZDA MAZDA3Sep 10, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11432540
Injury reportedCrash
“COMMING TO A STOP CAR DIDNT SLOW DOWN AND WHEN EMERGENCY LEVER WAS PULLED FOR A STOP IT DIDNT WORK! RECALL NOTICE1217F NHTSA NUMBER17V393”
2015 MAZDA MAZDA3Mar 5, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11184240
Injury reported
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MAZDA 3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR CUTS, WHICH DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION.”
2015 MAZDA MAZDA3Dec 12, 2017
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11054294
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