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2014–2021 · 7 model years

Mazda CX-3 recalls & problems by year

9 recalls and 114 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints201648 complaints
Most recalls20163 recalls
Crashes reported9in owner complaints
Injuries reported30 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0132538502014: 3 complaints, 0 recalls2016: 48 complaints, 3 recalls2017: 21 complaints, 1 recalls2018: 10 complaints, 1 recalls2019: 27 complaints, 2 recalls2020: 1 complaints, 1 recalls2021: 4 complaints, 1 recalls2014201620172018201920202021
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2021 CX-35★29–31 mpg140000
2020 CX-35★29–31 mpg111010
2019 CX-35★29–31 mpg2271000
2018 CX-35★29–31 mpg1101000
2017 CX-35★29–31 mpg1212000
2016 CX-35★29–31 mpg3484020
2014 CX-3——030000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Electrical system27
  • Unknown or other17
  • Fuel/propulsion system16
  • Back over prevention11
  • Exterior lighting10
  • Engine10
  • Steering9
  • Service brakes7