2022 Mazda Mazda3 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Mazda Mazda3. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (12), Electrical System (5), Structure (2).
Key takeaways
- 24 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 12 | 50% |
| Electrical System | 5 | 21% |
| Structure | 2 | 8% |
| Engine | 2 | 8% |
| Power Train | 2 | 8% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 8% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 4% |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | 4% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 4% |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2022 Mazda Mazda3 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2022 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2022 Mazda Mazda3 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,visibility/Wiper,back Over Prevention - filed 2026-08-11
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). The main display screen is completely dark at all times and never powers on or responds. The ...
Vehicle Speed Control - filed 2025-12-23
Transmission control unit (TCU) failure with error code P061B in 2022 Mazda 3. Problem began approximately 6 months after purchase (February 2023, mileage 8181). Despite five repair attempts by Russell & Smith Mazda Houston (August 8, 2023; January 22, 2025; April 8, 2025; October 13, 2025; December 23, 2025), dealer h...
Electrical System - filed 2025-12-04
“My 2022 Mazda 3 is experiencing an ‘in-network malfunction’ related to the vehicle’s internal communication system. Multiple technicians have told me this is an internal vehicle network/communication fault, not caused by wear or damage. The dealer refuses to repair it unless I pay out-of-pocket, even though this appea...
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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.