Mazda
Mazda3
Mazda Mazda3: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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ClassCompact car, Midsize car
Model years (US)2004–2027
New registrations (EU)2006–2026
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Mazda3 – Fourth generation2019–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | BP |
| Production | 2019–present |
| Model years | 2019–present |
| Platform | Small Product Group |
| Engines | Gasoline 1.5 L Skyactiv-G F-P5 I4 2.0 L Skyactiv-G PE-VPS I4 2.0 L Skyactiv-X I4 2.5 L Skyactiv-G PY-VPS 2.5 L Skyactiv-G PY-VPTS turbo I4 Gasoline hybrid 2.0 L e-Skyactiv-G PE-VPS I4 (mild hybrid) 2.5 L e-Skyactiv-G PY-VPS I4 (mild hybrid) 2.0 L e-Skyactiv-X I4 (mild hybrid) Diesel 1.8 L Skyactiv-D S8-DPTS/S8-DPTR turbo I4 |
| Electric motor | 6.5 PS Integrated starter motor generator |
| Transmissions | 6-speed Skyactiv-MT manual 6-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic |
| Drivetrain | MHEV (e-Skyactiv G and e-Skyactiv X) |
| Battery | 24 V lithium-ion |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm |
| Length | 4,660 mm (sedan) 4,460 mm (hatchback) |
| Width | 1,795 mm |
| Assembly | Japan: Hōfu, Yamaguchi Prefecture (Hōfu Plant) Mexico: Salamanca, Guanajuato (MMVO) Thailand: Rayong (AutoAlliance Thailand) China: Nanjing (Changan Mazda) Vietnam: Chu Lai, Quảng Nam (Truong Hai Auto Corporation) |
| Designer | Yasutake Tsuchida (2016) |
Mazda3 – Third generation2013–2018
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | BM / BN / BY |
| Production | June 2013 – 2018 |
| Model years | 2014–2018 |
| Engines | Gasoline 1.5 L Skyactiv-G F-P5 I4 1.6 L MZR ZM-DE I4 2.0 L Skyactiv-G PE-VPS I4 2.0 L Skyactiv-G PE-VPS I4 (hybrid) 2.5 L Skyactiv-G PY-VPS I4 Diesel 1.5 L Skyactiv-D S5-DPTS/S5-DPTR turbo I4 2.2 L Skyactiv-D SH-VPTS turbo I4 |
| Electric motor | AC synchronous motor |
| Transmissions | 4-speed automatic 6-speed Skyactiv-MT manual 6-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic E-CVT (hybrid) |
| Drivetrain | Power-split hybrid (Mazda3 Hybrid) |
| Battery | 1.3 kWh Nickel-metal hydride |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Length | 4,580 mm (sedan) 4,460 mm (hatchback) |
| Width | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,300–1,315 kg |
| Assembly | Japan: Hōfu (Hōfu Plant No. 1) Mexico: Salamanca, Guanajuato (MMVO) Thailand: Rayong (AutoAlliance Thailand) China: Nanjing (Changan Mazda) Malaysia: Kulim (Inokom) Vietnam: Quảng Nam (Truong Hai Auto Corporation) |
| Designer | Koichi Tabata (2011) |
Mazda3 – Second generation2008–2013
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | BL |
| Production | November 2008 – June 2013 |
| Model years | 2010–2013 |
| Platform | Ford C1 platform |
| Engines | Gasoline 1.5 L MZR ZY-VE I4 1.6 L MZR ZM-DE I4 2.0 L MZR L I4 2.0 L Skyactiv-G PE-VPS I4 2.3 L MZR L DISI turbo I4 2.5 L MZR L5-VE I4 Diesel 1.6 L MZ-CD I4 2.2 L MZR-CD I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed G35M-R manual 6-speed G66M-R manual 4-speed Ford 4F27E/Mazda FN4A-EL automatic 5-speed Ford FNR5/Mazda FS5A-EL automatic 6-speed Aisin AWTF-80 SC automatic 6-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic CVT |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm |
| Length | 4,595 mm (sedan) 4,505 mm (hatchback) |
| Width | 1,755 mm |
| Height | 1,470 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,260 kg |
| Assembly | Japan: Hōfu (Hōfu Plant No. 1) China: Nanjing (Changan Ford Mazda) & (Changan Mazda) Colombia: Bogotá Iran: Tehran (Bahman Group) Malaysia: Kulim South Africa: Pretoria Taiwan: Ford Lio Ho Motor Thailand: Rayong (AutoAlliance Thailand) Vietnam: Quảng Nam (Truong Hai Auto Corporation) |
| Designer | Kunihiko Kurisu (2006) |
Mazda3 – First generation2003–2014
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | BK |
| Production | June 2003 – November 2008 2006–2013 (China) 2005–2010 (Iran) 2003–2014 (Colombia) |
| Model years | 2004–2009 2007–2013 (China) 2006–2010 (Iran) 2004–2014 (Colombia) |
| Platform | Ford C1 platform |
| Engines | Gasoline 1.4 L MZR Z I4 1.5 L MZR ZY-VE I4 1.6 L MZR ZM-DE I4 2.0 L MZR L I4 2.0 L MZR LF-VD GDI I4 2.3 L MZR L I4 2.3 L MZR L GDI turbo I4 Diesel 1.6 L PSA/Ford MZ-CD common rail turbo I4 2.0 L MZR-CD common rail turbo I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 6-speed B2C2-B / RF7J manual 4-speed Ford 4F27E/Mazda FN4A-EL automatic 5-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,500 mm |
| Assembly | Japan: Hōfu (Hōfu Plant No. 1) China: Chongqing/Hainan Taiwan: Ford Lio Ho Motor Colombia: Bogotá (Compañía Colombiana Automotriz) Iran: Tehran (Bahman Group) Philippines: Santa Rosa, Laguna (Ford Motor Company Philippines) South Africa: Pretoria (Ford Motor Company of South Africa) Zimbabwe: Willowvale, Harare (WMMI) |
| Designer | Hasip Girgin (2001) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2026 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2014–2026 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2015–2026 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2014–2018, 2021–2023 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2014–2018 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2026 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 7.8–9.0 L/100 km | 9.0–10.2 L/100 km | 6.7–7.6 L/100 km |
| 2014–2026 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 7.4–8.1 L/100 km | 8.1–9.0 L/100 km | 6.0–6.9 L/100 km |
| 2015–2026 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 7.8–8.7 L/100 km | 9.0–9.8 L/100 km | 6.5–7.1 L/100 km |
| 2014–2018, 2021–2023 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 7.1–7.6 L/100 km | 7.8–8.4 L/100 km | 5.9–6.5 L/100 km |
| 2014–2018 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 7.1–7.6 L/100 km | 8.1–8.7 L/100 km | 6.0–6.4 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2025 | Petrol hybrid | 1998 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1349–1429 kg | 128–140 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2021–2025 | Petrol hybrid | 1998 cm³ | 137 kW (186 PS) | 1451–1496 kg | 118–138 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2024–2025 | Petrol hybrid | 2488 cm³ | 103 kW (140 PS) | 1439–1470 kg | 133–141 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2019–2024 | Petrol hybrid | 1998 cm³ | 90 kW (122 PS) | 1349–1411 kg | 127–147 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2019–2021 | Petrol | 1998 cm³ | 90 kW (122 PS) | 1349–1374 kg | 139–152 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2019–2021 | Petrol | 1998 cm³ | 132 kW (179 PS) | 1395–1451 kg | 127–142 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2019–2021 | Petrol hybrid | 1998 cm³ | 132 kW (179 PS) | 1395–1426 kg | 127–142 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2019–2021 | Diesel | 1759 cm³ | 85 kW (116 PS) | 1374–1395 kg | 131–151 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2013–2019 | Petrol | 1998 cm³ | 88 kW (120 PS) | 1280–1355 kg | 119–168 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2016–2019 | Diesel | 1499 cm³ | 77 kW (105 PS) | 1335–1420 kg | 99 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2013–2018 | Petrol | 1496 cm³ | 74 kW (101 PS) | 1260–1351 kg | 118–119 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2013–2018 | Petrol | 1998 cm³ | 121 kW (165 PS) | 1300–1368 kg | 135–190 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2013–2018 | Diesel | 2191 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1395–1480 kg | 104–127 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010, 2013–2014, 2016 | Diesel | 2184 cm³ | – | 1320–1528 kg | 104–149 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2013 | Petrol | 1598 cm³ | 77 kW (105 PS) | 1332–1346 kg | 144–149 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2013 | Petrol | 1999 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1385–1406 kg | 157–175 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2013 | Diesel | 1560 cm³ | 85 kW (116 PS) | 1355–1384 kg | 115–117 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010–2013 | Diesel | 2183 cm³ | – | 1350–1360 kg | 142–149 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Compact car, Midsize car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2014–2026 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.0–2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive, Four-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 105 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 340–623 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,633–2,718 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Petrol hybrid, Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,496–2,488 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 74–137 kW (101–186 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,260–1,496 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,640–2,730 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2004–2027 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2006–2026 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 393 | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Electrical system | 369 | 2010, 2013, 2018 |
| Engine and cooling | 314 | 2004, 2006, 2012 |
| Body and structure | 282 | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Brakes | 279 | 2004, 2010, 2015 |
| Airbags | 261 | 2004, 2007, 2011 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 254 | 2004, 2010, 2012 |
| Visibility and wipers | 207 | 2008, 2010, 2018 |
| Seats | 178 | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Tyres | 172 | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2004–2024: 3014 complaints, 223 with a crash and 31 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.
Recalls
Mazda Mazda3 recall: Seats:front Assembly:head RestraintMazda Mazda3 recall: Visibility:glass, Side/rearMazda Mazda3 recall: Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panelMazda Mazda3 recall: Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studsMazda Mazda3 recall: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust SystemMazda Mazda3 recall: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer