Mazda problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 4,703 safety complaints with NHTSA about Mazda vehicles in our database, and Mazda has issued 98 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.

Complaints
4,703
Recalls
98
Models
25

Mazda models with the most complaints

  • CX-5 · worst year 2018
    1,511 complaints
  • MAZDA3 · worst year 2010
    825 complaints
  • CX-9 · worst year 2018
    596 complaints
  • MAZDA6 · worst year 2016
    434 complaints
  • CX-90 · worst year 2024
    397 complaints
  • CX-30 · worst year 2021
    254 complaints
  • CX-50 · worst year 2023
    147 complaints
  • CX-90 Plug-IN Hybrid · worst year 2024
    108 complaints
  • CX-3 · worst year 2016
    85 complaints
  • Tribute · worst year 2008
    73 complaints
  • MX-5
    70 complaints
  • CX-7
    56 complaints
  • CX-70 · worst year 2025
    53 complaints
  • RX-8
    12 complaints
  • B-Series Truck
    10 complaints

All Mazda models

ModelYearsComplaintsRecallsMost complaints
Mazda CX-52013–20261,51182018
Mazda MAZDA32005–2026825252010
Mazda CX-92007–2023596122018
Mazda MAZDA62005–2021434222016
Mazda CX-902024–2026397112024
Mazda CX-302020–202625472021
Mazda CX-502023–202614752023
Mazda CX-90 Plug-IN Hybrid2024–202510802024
Mazda CX-32016–20218542016
Mazda Tribute2005–20117352008
Mazda MX-52006–2026705—
Mazda CX-72007–2012566—
Mazda CX-702025–20265342025
Mazda MAZDA52007–2016463—
Mazda MAZDA22011–2021124—
Mazda RX-82005–2011128—
Mazda B-Series Truck2005–2009109—
Mazda CX-50 Hybrid202595—
Mazda MPV2005–200623—
Mazda CX-70 Plug-IN Hybrid202510—
Mazda CX9201010—
Mazda MX-30202310—
Mazda MAZDASPEED32008–201303—
Mazda MAZDASPEED62006–200704—
Mazda Tribute Hybrid201102—

Recent Mazda recalls

  • Recall 25V737000Oct 29, 20251,007 vehicles

    Risk: Wheel or suspension component detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control and a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V568000Sep 2, 2025104,854 vehicles

    Risk: An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V413000Jun 18, 20252 vehicles

    Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 25V418000Jun 18, 202522 vehicles

    Risk: Shifting into gear without the brake pedal depressed can result in unexpected vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V357000May 29, 2025171,412 vehicles

    Risk: Air bags that do not deploy in the event of a crash increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 25V336000May 22, 202512,244 vehicles

    Risk: An indicator light that does not illuminate may fail to warn the driver of a TCS or DSC system issue, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V167000Mar 14, 202563 vehicles

    Risk: A detached trailer hitch assembly can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V814000Oct 31, 202480,915 vehicles

    Risk: An ESU that does not function properly, increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V815000Oct 31, 202431,488 vehicles

    Risk: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V816000Oct 31, 202438,926 vehicles

    Risk: An engine that fails to restart increases the risk of a crash.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology