2022 Mazda MAZDA3
Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 24
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2022: 24 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
Only 24 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
14 of 24 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing srs malfunction warning lamp/light.
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I was rear ended while at complete stop by someone going over 40mph on 12/19/22. My airbags did not deploy and my seat belts did not lock out.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-01-06
Also filed under Seat belts
For a few weeks in November 2023, I had my dash alarm/notify me when I would turn on my car and it would state "Airbag System Malfunction" then disappear.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-30
Purchased vehicle new at dealership April 15th 2022 w/ 17 miles on the odometer. After 500 miles on the odometer, began receiving multiple daily warnings through the MyMazda app indicating airbag/seat belt pretensioner malfunction.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-04-23
Electrical system
5 of 24 total reports mention: electrical system.
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The vehicle's Connectivity Master Unit (CMU) / infotainment system has experienced a complete, permanent internal electronic failure, logged by Diagnostic Trouble Code DTC U3000:49 (Control Module Internal Electronic Failure).
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-11
Also filed under Back over prevention and visibility/wiper
Purchased the car new in April 2022. They have replaced the battery twice in the last year. They now tell me that there are no replacement batteries made for my vehicle and have acknowledged a problem with the battery made by Johnson control.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-15
Seat belts
2 of 24 total reports mention: seat belts.
Power train
2 of 24 total reports mention: power train.
Engine
2 of 24 total reports mention: engine.
Show complaint excerpts
The coolant control valve stays open.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-13
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2022 Mazda MAZDA3 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2022 Mazda MAZDA3 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mazda MAZDA3?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 58% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Mazda MAZDA3 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.