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2023 Mazda Mazda3 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

20/100

#17 most-complained of 21 Mazda3 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2023 Mazda Mazda3 has 12 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 20 out of 100 — #17 highest of 21 Mazda3 model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 33% of the total). Complaints report 3 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury, and 1 death.

Complaints
12
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
3 / 2
Injuries / deaths
1 / 1
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2023 Mazda Mazda3 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System4 (33%)
  2. Other3 (25%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain3 (25%)
  4. Brakes2 (17%)
  5. Engine2 (17%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (17%)
  7. Airbags1 (8%)
  8. Steering1 (8%)
  9. Structure & Body1 (8%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (8%)
2023 Mazda Mazda3 complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2023Jun 2023Sep 2023Jul 2024Jan 2025Mar 2026
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2023 to Mar 2026; peak May 2023 (3).

2023 Mazda Mazda3 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2023 compared with other Mazda3 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2021Good35491—
2022Best10240—
2023Best20120—
2024Best5123—
2025Best1571—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Mazda Mazda3 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Mazda Mazda3 ranks #17 of 21 among Mazda3 model years (Complaint Index 20/100, verdict: Best). It has 12 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Mazda Mazda3?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (4 complaints), transmission & powertrain (3 complaints), and brakes (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 2,500 miles.
Does the 2023 Mazda Mazda3 have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2023 Mazda Mazda3 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.