By year
Owner complaints about Mazda vehicles peaked at 1,341 in 2017
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 1995 to 2026. 2026 runs through October.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints and recalls files. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Make
Mazda
The complete NHTSA record for Mazda vehicles: owner complaints, recall campaigns, defect investigations and manufacturer communications, for every model and model year on file.
Most Mazda recalls are filed by Mazda.
Owner complaints in the last five years3,80322,719 on file in all, across 51 models
Recall campaigns23525 in five years
Severity index9.7Crash, fire, injury or death per 100 complaints
Investigations675,141 service bulletins
Components
Powertrain draws the most owner complaints about Mazda vehicles, 14% of them
Share of all owner complaints on file, by component.
Source: NHTSA ODI.
Models
The 626 has the most complaints of any Mazda model
Every Mazda model with complaints or recalls on file, by complaints. Counts are not rates: NHTSA publishes no sales volumes.
| Model | Model years | Complaints | Severity index | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 626 | 1980 to 2003 | 3,130 | 9.3 | 52 | 25 |
| MAZDA3 | 2004 to 2026 | 2,987 | 8.8 | 58 | 7 |
| CX-5 | 2012 to 2027 | 2,448 | 6.7 | 20 | 0 |
| MAZDA6 | 2002 to 2021 | 2,234 | 7.5 | 87 | 22 |
| Tribute | 2000 to 2011 | 2,102 | 8.0 | 57 | 29 |
| CX-9 | 2007 to 2023 | 1,437 | 5.9 | 47 | 15 |
| CX-7 | 2007 to 2013 | 1,131 | 6.2 | 29 | 0 |
| Protege | 1982 to 2006 | 1,076 | 22.2 | 38 | 12 |
| MPV | 1986 to 2006 | 938 | 17.5 | 44 | 26 |
| RX-8 | 2004 to 2017 | 783 | 5.9 | 42 | 21 |
| B-Series Truck | 1990 to 2009 | 713 | 12.1 | 65 | 15 |
| MAZDA5 | 2006 to 2018 | 412 | 9.0 | 15 | 3 |
| CX-90 | 2024 to 2027 | 385 | 3.6 | 13 | 2 |
| MX-5 Miata | 1990 to 2005 | 339 | 16.8 | 0 | 0 |
| CX-30 | 2020 to 2026 | 253 | 11.5 | 10 | 0 |
| Millenia | 1991 to 2003 | 240 | 14.6 | 0 | 0 |
| MX-6 | 1990 to 2001 | 181 | 16.6 | 21 | 10 |
| 929 | 1986 to 1995 | 169 | 10.7 | 9 | 10 |
| 323 | 1985 to 2001 | 163 | 11.7 | 13 | 9 |
| RX-7 | 1987 to 1998 | 153 | 23.5 | 14 | 4 |
| MX-5 | 2006 to 2026 | 152 | 9.2 | 17 | 0 |
| CX-50 | 2023 to 2027 | 147 | 13.6 | 5 | 0 |
| RX7 | 1980 to 1989 | 126 | 35.7 | 7 | 1 |
| Navajo | 1990 to 1995 | 123 | 11.4 | 20 | 9 |
| MAZDASPEED3 | 2007 to 2015 | 121 | 5.8 | 10 | 1 |
| CX-3 | 2014 to 2021 | 114 | 7.9 | 9 | 0 |
| CX-90 Plug-In Hybrid | 2024 to 2027 | 108 | 7.4 | 0 | 1 |
| MX3 | 1990 to 1999 | 98 | 7.1 | 6 | 8 |
| Mazda | 1980 to 2005 | 61 | 19.7 | 0 | 15 |
| CX-70 | 2025 to 2026 | 53 | 7.5 | 4 | 0 |
| CX9 | 2007 to 2010 | 52 | 5.8 | 1 | 0 |
| MAZDA2 | 2011 to 2021 | 48 | 8.3 | 7 | 4 |
| MX6 | 1986 to 1989 | 47 | 12.8 | 7 | 8 |
| MX-3 | 1992 to 1996 | 34 | 38.2 | 2 | 4 |
| MAZDASPEED6 | 2006 to 2007 | 29 | 3.4 | 8 | 6 |
| B2000 | 1980 to 1989 | 19 | 0.0 | 4 | 4 |
| Tribute Hybrid | 2006 to 2011 | 13 | 7.7 | 3 | 3 |
| CX-50 Hybrid | 2025 to 2027 | 9 | 0.0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mazda Truck | 1980 to 1989 | 7 | 28.6 | 0 | 0 |
| B2200 | 1980 to 1989 | 6 | 33.3 | 0 | 3 |
| GLC | 1980 to 1986 | 5 | 20.0 | 12 | 0 |
| B Series | 1986 to 1989 | 5 | 20.0 | 0 | 0 |
| B2600 | 1986 to 1989 | 3 | 33.3 | 0 | 3 |
| 323 Wagon | 1988 to 1989 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 |
| Atenza | 2005 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| CX-70 Plug-In Hybrid | 2025 to 2026 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| MX-30 | 2022 to 2023 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Protege 5 | 2002 to 2003 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| RX2 | 1986 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miata | 1984 to 2018 | 0 | None | 24 | 3 |
| Pickup | 1986 to 1989 | 0 | None | 7 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI. Recall counts add campaigns across model years, so a campaign covering three years counts three times.
Latest recalls
Recent campaigns listing a Mazda product
- 25V-737 Oct 29, 2025
Front suspension fastener bolts may not be tightened properly, which can result in suspension component and/or wheel detachment
Suspension · 1,007 vehicles - 25V-568 Sep 2, 2025
Fuel gauge in the instrument cluster may display an inaccurate fuel reading
Electrical system · 105k vehicles - 25V-418 Jun 18, 2025
Transmission gear shifter can be moved from Neutral to Drive without pressing the brake pedal
Electrical system · 22 vehicles - 25V-413 Jun 18, 2025
Incorrectly configured module software may cause the air bag to deploy improperly
Airbags · 2 vehicles - 25V-357 May 29, 2025
Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor (SAS) units may set an error code and deactivate the air bags, due to a low battery condition
Airbags · 171k vehicles - 25V-336 May 22, 2025
Traction Control System (TCS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) indicator light may fail to illuminate as intended due to a software error
Stability and traction control · 12k vehicles - 25V-167 Mar 14, 2025
Trailer hitch assembly bolts may loosen and cause the assembly to separate from the vehicle body during towing or normal driving conditions
Trailer hitches · 63 vehicles - 24V-817 Oct 31, 2024
Improper inverter software may cause the malfunction indicator lights to illuminate, and a loss of drive power may occur while in electric vehicle…
Electrical system · 15k vehicles - 24V-816 Oct 31, 2024
Engine may not restart after the idling stop feature (i-stop) turns off the engine due to a software issue
Electrical system · 39k vehicles - 24V-815 Oct 31, 2024
Powertrain control module (PCM) and engine control modules (ECM) software may cause malfunction indicator lights to illuminate and a loss of drive…
Engine and cooling · 31k vehicles
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.