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Mazda MAZDA3 2015 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2015 Mazda MAZDA3: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

130Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
16Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes29 complaints

29 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V393000.

Unknown Or Other26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System14 complaints

14 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 15V621000, 16V684000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems14 complaints

14 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V487000.

Seats6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

15V621000Reported October 2, 2015 - 14,411 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on October 2, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 14,411 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
16V684000Reported September 22, 2016 - 17,484 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on September 22, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 17,484 vehicles across all affected models.

17V393000Reported June 22, 2017 - 227,814 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on June 22, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 227,814 vehicles across all affected models.

23V487000Reported July 14, 2023 - 236,100 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on July 14, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 236,100 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20142
201514
201610
201719
201814
201913
202010
20214
20224
20237
202421
20258
20264
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.