2015 Mazda MAZDA3 fuel/propulsion system problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2015 Mazda MAZDA3 — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While parked on a slight downhill grade, gasoline started leaking and created a significant puddle on the ground. No warning lamps, messages or other symptoms. An independent service center ran numerous tests over two days, including a smoke test. Diagnosis: There is a hole in top section of fuel…”
filed Mar 24, 2026
“Fuel leaking out of top of tank. Took car to two different shops. They both told me about a recall on the gas tank. They did every test possible and replaced O ring. Even did smoke evap system test. Tank still leaks from the top when full. They said the tank needs replaced. There is a recall for…”
filed Jan 27, 2026
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% |
| 2014 MAZDA3 | 21 | 15% |
| 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 2015 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.