2015 Mazda MAZDA3
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 130
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2015
None on file
20% of complaints
Complaints per year
2015: 130 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 145 |
| 2005 | 97 |
| 2006 | 166 |
| 2007 | 222 |
| 2008 | 303 |
| 2009 | 115 |
| 2010 | 686 |
| 2011 | 132 |
| 2012 | 226 |
| 2013 | 117 |
| 2014 | 138 |
| 2015 | 130 |
| 2016 | 104 |
| 2017 | 84 |
| 2018 | 109 |
| 2019 | 74 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2021 | 54 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
20% · 26 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Description On 12-15-2025, in 18°F weather, the vehicle was parked on a residential sloped driveway with the manual parking brake fully engaged. While the driver was outside the vehicle, the parking brake system failed to hold the carâs weight.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-01-15
Comming to a stop car didnt slow down and when emergency lever was pulled for a stop it didnt work! Recall NOTICE1217F NHTSA NUMBER17V393
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-05
Electrical system
18% · 24 reportsMost commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.
Show complaint excerpts
The "infotainment" system, which includes media, navigation, hands-free calling, and the backup camera function, frequently malfunctions. The system will either freeze, or it will execute button presses on its own.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-27
Back over prevention
10% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing camera.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2015 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that on numerous occasions after he opened and closed the trunk of the vehicle or while shifted into reverse, the rear-view camera image intermittently became distorted or blank.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-28
Fuel/propulsion system
9% · 12 reportsStructure
5% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing body.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2015-10-20Fuel system, gasoline15V621000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured May 21, 2015, to August 25, 2015.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's fuel shut-off valve. As needed, the fuel shut-off valve and the affected fuel tank emissions system components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2015.
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2016-11-18Fuel system, gasoline16V684000 Mazda Motors North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured January 4, 2014, to September 18, 2015.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and depending on the tank lot number, dealers will inspect the ICV weld, replacing the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2016.
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2017-12-08Parking brake17V393000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles. Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly bind.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will check the parking brake actuator shafts, replacing any that are corroded, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable.
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2024-08-14Back over prevention23V487000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted image.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary. In addition, dealers will install a wiring harness fastening seal. All repairs will be performed free of charge.
Buy-smart checklist
2015 Mazda MAZDA3 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 26 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 24 reports on file for this year.
- Back over prevention: 13 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V621000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 16V684000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 17V393000 · Parking brake
- Recall 23V487000 · Back over prevention
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- Is the 2015 Mazda MAZDA3 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Mazda MAZDA3 is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mazda MAZDA3?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 Mazda MAZDA3 have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.