Mazda CX-3 recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Mazda CX-3, newest first. Last verified Sep 13, 2026.
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- Jul 14, 2023Crash risk2016–2021 Mazda CX-3, 2014–2018 Mazda MAZDA3 — Back Over Prevention
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.
23V487000 · 236K units · Mazda North American Operations
- Nov 12, 2021Crash risk2019 Mazda CX-3, 2018–2019 Mazda CX-5, 2018–2019 Mazda CX-9 and 4 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
21V875000 · 121K units · Mazda North American Operations
- Sep 6, 2016Crash risk2016 Mazda CX-3, 2013–2016 Mazda CX-5, 2010–2013 Mazda MAZDA3 and 2 other models — Structure
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
16V644000 · 580K units · Mazda North American Operations
- Apr 11, 2016Crash risk2016 Mazda CX-3, 2014–2016 Mazda CX-5, 2013–2015 Mazda CX-9 and 1 other model — Steering
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014, 2014-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2013, to December 2, 2015, and 2013-2015 CX-9 vehicles manufactured December 6, 2012, to July 31, 2015. The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.
16V203000 · 578 units · Mazda North American Operations