2022 Mazda Mazda3 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2022 Mazda Mazda3 ranks 19th of 21 model years for reported problems, with a complaint index of 10 and a Best verdict. Owners most often flagged airbag warning issues (50% of complaints) and electrical problems, but no recalls have been issued for this year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 10/100
- #19 of 21 Mazda3 years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 24
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- —
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2022 Mazda Mazda3 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags12 (50%)
- Electrical System5 (21%)
- Engine3 (13%)
- Structure & Body3 (13%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (8%)
- Seat Belts2 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (8%)
- Other1 (4%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbag system malfunction warnings appear on the dashboard and MyMazda app, sometimes within the first 500 miles or as low as 20 miles on the odometer.
- Seat belt pretensioner warnings recur repeatedly on some vehicles, prompting dealership visits without a lasting fix.
- In one case airbags failed to deploy and seat belts did not lock during a rear-end collision at highway speed.
- The 12-volt battery has needed replacement more than once within the first year on some vehicles, with owners told no direct replacement part exists.
- A transfer case and transfer housing failure disabled all-wheel drive on a vehicle with under 7,000 miles.
- Owners report rattling noises from behind the glove box and head-up display area, along with a humming or whining noise from the rear at highway speed.
2022 Mazda Mazda3 recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2022 compared with other Mazda3 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Mazda Mazda3 reliable?
- NHTSA data ranks it 19th out of 21 Mazda3 model years for reported problems, with a complaint index of 10, one of the lowest among all years. It carries a Best verdict relative to other Mazda3 years.
- What are the most common complaints for the 2022 Mazda Mazda3?
- Airbags account for 50% of complaints, mostly involving warning lights or pretensioner malfunction messages. Electrical system issues, including repeated 12-volt battery replacements, made up 21% of complaints.
- Does the 2022 Mazda Mazda3 have any recalls?
- No. NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2022 Mazda3, and none are of the do-not-drive type.
- How does the 2022 Mazda3 compare to the worst model years?
- The worst year, 2010, has a complaint index of 100 and an Avoid verdict. The 2022 model's index of 10 is far lower, placing it among the better years for reported problems.
- Were there any crashes or injuries reported for the 2022 Mazda3?
- NHTSA lists 24 complaints for the 2022 Mazda3 with 1 crash and 2 injuries reported, and no fires or deaths.