2025 Mazda MAZDA3 recalls

1 safety recall, 16 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

1Recalls
16Complaints
4Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2025 Mazda MAZDA3 recall list

Air Bags recall

25V-357
May 29, 2025 · Mazda North American Operations
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.
Safety 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.

2025 Mazda MAZDA3 owner complaints

16 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Unknown or Other4
Forward Collision Avoidance4
Vehicle Speed Control2
Seat Belts2
Suspension2
Wheels2
Air Bags2

Recent complaints

September 28, 2026Unknown or Other

My car started displaying a telematic malfunction. The service paperwork also says U0198:00-03 CMU Communication error with emergency call unit. The Mazda dealerships maintenance department says this is currently unrepairable. According to them if I have an accident the car will not communicate that through the emergency call unit. The car was purchased new and has had no accidents. I have taken it to the dealership 4 separate times to repair this problem.

May 31, 2026Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN TURNING A CORNER IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD, AS I GOT AROUND THE CORNER (SLOW SPEED (10 MPH?). THE CAR GRADUALLY SPED UP ON IT'S OWN WITHOUT PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL. NO CRUISE ON AND NO FLOOR MAT PROBLEM. WHILE IN CRUISE CONTROL "ON", THE ENGINE "REVED UP. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM.

May 23, 2026Unknown or OtherCrash1 injury

The vehicle was involved in a rear and side impact collision and the car was totaled on 5/14/2026. The air bags did not deploy. There was a recall on the air bag system immediately after purchase 6/28/2025 and it was taken in July of 2025 to Mazda of Columbia, SC and it was “repaired.” The airbags of the truck that collided with the Mazda did deploy.

May 5, 2026Seat Belts

I am reporting a catastrophic failure of the rear seatbelt restraint system in my 2025 Mazda 3. The rear seatbelt guide geometry is badly designed, allowing the webbing to bunch and jam during normal operation. This physical obstruction prevents the seatbelt from retracting, leading to three severe safety hazards: 1) Total failure to restrain occupants. 2) Structural damage to the vehicle's safety cell. 3) Public hazard where the obstructed door rebounded open into oncoming traffic. Restraint Failure: On multiple occasions, the rear seatbelt jammed in the guide clip while in use. Due to the lack of retraction, a 200lb adult passenger was able to fully exit the vehicle while the belt remained

August 17, 2025SuspensionWheels

January 10, 2025, at low city speed, I struck a small pothole. The entire car felt like it had been in an accident—a violent jolt—followed by immediate vibration and a pull. Inspection showed one OEM 18" rim was bent. I contacted Mazda after diagnosing and was offered a slight discount on the replacement rim, not a warranty repair or full diagnosis. I have the bent rim in my possession. July 2025, at low speed, I barely contacted another small pothole and immediately felt the same drivability issues. A second rim was found damaged. This was only 4,500 miles after the first incident. I called the dealership manager; he said he would get back to me but never did. I later sent a letter that wen

2025 Mazda MAZDA3 crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2025 Mazda MAZDA3 SEDAN 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2025 Mazda MAZDA3 SEDAN 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2025 Mazda MAZDA3 HATCHBACK 5 HB AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2025 Mazda MAZDA3 HATCHBACK 5 HB FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2025 Mazda MAZDA3: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 10.1%.

2025 Mazda MAZDA3 recall FAQ

Does the 2025 Mazda MAZDA3 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2025 Mazda MAZDA3. The most recent, filed May 29, 2025, concerns the air bags.

What are the most common 2025 Mazda MAZDA3 problems?

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is unknown or other (4 reports), followed by forward collision avoidance.

Is the 2025 Mazda MAZDA3 safe?

The 2025 Mazda MAZDA3 earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2025 Mazda MAZDA3?

Contact any authorized Mazda dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.

This page combines NHTSA records for: MAZDA3 Sedan, MAZDA3 Hatchback.