2 recalls covering model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
The picture from the backup camera can flicker or look distorted, so the screen may not give you a clear view of what is behind you when you reverse. Your dealer will check the camera and replace it if needed, and will also add a seal that holds the wiring in place. The work is free. Mazda sent a first warning letter in September 2023, and has been mailing final repair letters state by state since August 2024.
Certain Mazda3, Mazda6, Mazda2, MX-5, CX-3, CX-5 and CX-9 vehicles have a part inside the low-pressure fuel pump — the small spinning piece that pushes fuel toward the engine — that can crack and warp. When that happens the pump can quit working, and the engine can stall, meaning it shuts off while you are driving. Mazda dealers will replace the fuel pump at no cost to you.
Complaints owners have filed with NHTSA about the Mazda CX-3. These are unverified reports; better-selling years collect more.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: