2014 Mazda MAZDA3 fuel/propulsion system problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2014 Mazda MAZDA3 — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The fuel tank leaks fuel at a full tank and smells of gas in the cabin until about 3/4 tank. Car was dripping a large puddle of gas inside of a parking garage. Problem has been reproduced by my mechanic even after replacing the fuel pump retaining ring. It has not been inspected by the manufacturer…”
filed Jun 14, 2026
“Gas tank is leaking from the TOP. I could smell gas after a refill (and refilling a portable tank) that I thought must have been a spill I hadn't noticed, and the smell faded. But then it happened again at the next refill, and I knew it wasn't just a spill. Brought it to our trusted mechanic who…”
filed Oct 17, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other MAZDA3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 MAZDA3 | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 MAZDA3 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 MAZDA3 | 8 | 11% |
| 2018 MAZDA3 | 7 | 7% |
| 2017 MAZDA3 | 3 | 4% |
| 2016 MAZDA3 | 6 | 6% |
| 2015 MAZDA3 | 12 | 9% |
| 2013 MAZDA3 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 MAZDA3 | 18 | 8% |
| 2011 MAZDA3 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 MAZDA3 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 MAZDA3 | 3 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Mazda MAZDA3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.