2025 Mazda Mazda3 Problems & Complaints

Better than average44% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Mazda3 at the same age

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2025 Mazda Mazda3 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 44% fewer than a typical Mazda3 model year at the same age, making the 2025 one of the better Mazda3 years. The most reported problem area is the driver assistance (2 complaints). One recall covers this model year.

8complaints
1recalls
2crashes
0fires
1injuries
0deaths

Most common 2025 Mazda Mazda3 problems

  • Driver assistance
    225%
  • Other / not specified
    225%
  • Air bags
    113%
  • Suspension
    113%
  • Wheels & tires
    113%
  • Seat belts
    113%
  • Speed control & acceleration
    113%

Share of the 8 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Mazda Mazda3 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Mazda Mazda3. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Mazda3 years: 2023, 2020, 2024. Years to avoid: 2010, 2012, 2008. Compare all years →

2025 Mazda Mazda3 recalls (1)

Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module › Software

NHTSA recall 25V-357 · May 29, 2025 · 171,412 vehicles

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.

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 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.5L 4-cyl6-speed automaticFWD27 / 37 / 31
2.5L 4-cyl6-speed automatic4WD26 / 35 / 30
2.5L 4-cyl6-speed manualFWD26 / 36 / 30
2.5L 4-cyl turbo6-speed automatic4WD23 / 32 / 27

EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Mazda Mazda3 a good car?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2025 Mazda3 rates better than average: 44% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Mazda3 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Mazda Mazda3?

The driver assistance — 2 complaints, 25% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic emergency braking. Next are the air bags (1) and suspension (1).

How many recalls does the 2025 Mazda Mazda3 have?

There is 1 recall for the 2025 Mazda Mazda3, the most recent from May 29, 2025 (software). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Mazda Mazda3?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2023, 2020 and 2024. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2010, 2012 and 2008. See the full Mazda Mazda3 years comparison.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.