How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Mazda Mazda3?

NHTSA lists 16 brake-related complaints for the 2013 Mazda Mazda3, making up 14% of the 117 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2013 Mazda Mazda3?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for the 2013 Mazda Mazda3.

What is the most common brake complaint on the 2013 Mazda Mazda3?

Many owners describe headlights flickering or pulsing when the brakes are applied, along with reports of a soft or sinking brake pedal and sticking calipers.

At what mileage do brake problems usually show up on the 2013 Mazda3?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints on the 2013 Mazda3 is 50,000 miles.

Did any 2013 Mazda3 brake complaints involve crashes?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 crashes tied to brake complaints for the 2013 Mazda3, with no fires or injuries reported.

2013 Mazda Mazda3 Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 16 brake complaints for the 2013 Mazda Mazda3, 14% of that year's 117 total complaints, with 2 crashes reported and no related recalls filed. Median mileage at failure was 50,000 miles.

Brakes complaints: 16; 14% of 117
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 50,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Headlights flicker or pulse when the brake pedal is applied, especially while decelerating or coming down hills, which owners say gets confused with signaling by other drivers.
Brake pedal sinks or goes soft, requiring the pedal to be pushed further to slow the car, in one case leading to a rear-end crash.
Brake calipers or pistons reportedly stick in the applied position, causing pads to wear down to metal-on-metal contact on one side more than the other.
Uneven rear brake pad wear was found down to the metal on one side without warning noise noticed by the owner.
Stability control warning light comes on at random times along with a bumpy feel when braking.
Parking brake reportedly failed to hold the car on a slight incline after being engaged and the engine turned off.

When 2013 Mazda Mazda3 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 7, 2014, latest May 1, 2025.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2014 to May 2025; peak Jul 2015 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2013 Mazda Mazda3

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Mazda3 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20057 (7%)
200616 (10%)
200724 (11%)
200824 (8%)
200912 (10%)
201043 (6%)
20118 (6%)
201232 (14%)
201316 (14%)
201428 (20%)
201528 (22%)
201619 (18%)
20178 (10%)
20186 (6%)
201916 (22%)
20203 (9%)
20214 (8%)
20220 (0%)
20232 (17%)
20241 (8%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Mazda Mazda3?: NHTSA lists 16 brake-related complaints for the 2013 Mazda Mazda3, making up 14% of the 117 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2013 Mazda Mazda3?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for the 2013 Mazda Mazda3.
What is the most common brake complaint on the 2013 Mazda Mazda3?: Many owners describe headlights flickering or pulsing when the brakes are applied, along with reports of a soft or sinking brake pedal and sticking calipers.
At what mileage do brake problems usually show up on the 2013 Mazda3?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints on the 2013 Mazda3 is 50,000 miles.
Did any 2013 Mazda3 brake complaints involve crashes?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 crashes tied to brake complaints for the 2013 Mazda3, with no fires or injuries reported.