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Mazda MAZDA3 2014 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2014 Mazda MAZDA3: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

138Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
17Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes30 complaints

30 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V393000.

Unknown Or Other27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System27 complaints

27 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V173000.

Fuel and Propulsion System24 complaints

24 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V684000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems15 complaints

15 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V487000.

Engine14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

14V173000Reported April 3, 2014 - 5,700 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on April 3, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 5,700 vehicles across all affected models.

16V684000Reported September 22, 2016 - 17,484 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on September 22, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 17,484 vehicles across all affected models.

17V393000Reported June 22, 2017 - 227,814 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on June 22, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 227,814 vehicles across all affected models.

23V487000Reported July 14, 2023 - 236,100 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on July 14, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 236,100 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201414
201510
20167
201713
201812
201921
20206
20217
20226
202311
202416
20259
20266
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.