2015 Mazda Mazda3 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 129 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Mazda Mazda3. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (26), Unknown Or Other (26), Electrical System (24).
Key takeaways
- 129 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 8 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 26 | 20% |
| Unknown Or Other | 26 | 20% |
| Electrical System | 24 | 19% |
| Back Over Prevention | 12 | 9% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 | 9% |
| Engine | 6 | 5% |
| Seats | 6 | 5% |
| Structure | 6 | 5% |
| Power Train | 5 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 4% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2015 Mazda Mazda3 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Back Over Prevention - filed 2026-04-15
The contact owns a 2015 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, or while attempting to reverse, the rear camera flashed on and off for approximately five minutes and then started working as intended. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was repaired under the NHTSA Campaign Numbe...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-03-24
While parked on a slight downhill grade, gasoline started leaking and created a significant puddle on the ground. No warning lamps, messages or other symptoms. An independent service center ran numerous tests over two days, including a smoke test. Diagnosis: There is a hole in top section of fuel tank and the fuel tank...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-01-27
Fuel leaking out of top of tank. Took car to two different shops. They both told me about a recall on the gas tank. They did every test possible and replaced O ring. Even did smoke evap system test. Tank still leaks from the top when full. They said the tank needs replaced. There is a recall for the year make and model...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.