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Buying a used 2024 Mazda MAZDA3? Check these 3 recalls first
Three recalls on a recent model year, one high severity: airbags on the Mazda3 and CX-30 that may shut themselves off. Two medium items are camera related, camera views that may not display, and a camera fault that disables automatic braking. None carry stop-driving or park-outside warnings. Owner data is thin at this age, 12 unverified NHTSA complaints, led by electrical system at 5, with 2 crashes and 1 injury reported. That small a sample says little either way.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm the airbag shutoff recall was completed and watch the airbag status indicators at startup
- Check that every camera view displays correctly, front, rear and any surround view
- Ask whether any warning has appeared saying the automatic braking system was unavailable
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Mazda dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2024 Mazda MAZDA3
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Mazda3 and CX-30 airbags may shut themselves off | AIR Bags | high |
| Mazda3 and CX-90 camera views may not display | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Mazda3, CX-30 and CX-50 camera disables automatic braking | Lane Departure | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
12 complaints filed for this model year, including 2 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 1 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 4 | Yes |
| Structure | 2 | None found |
| Power Train | 1 | None found |
| Brakes | 1 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 1 | Yes |