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Mazda Mazda3

The driver's choice in the compact class, premium-feeling cabin, sweet steering and an available 250-hp turbo AWD powertrain.

Quick Facts & Specification Overview: The Mazda Mazda3 is a hatchback featuring powertrains delivering from 120 to 250 horsepower, achieving up to 38 MPG combined on official EPA ratings. Engineered with FWD and AWD drivetrain systems across 2 generations, the model holds a 5-star NHTSA safety rating and 6 active NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback2019 Spec

Years

2003 - present

Power

120 - 250 hp

Best MPG

38 MPG

NHTSA

5★ overall

2019 Recalls

6 campaigns

Complaints

74 filed

01At a glance

Mazda Mazda3 by the numbers

TopicMazda Mazda3Detail
Power range120 - 250 hp5 powertrains verified
EPA fuel economy26 - 38 MPGCombined cycle, best trim
Safety rating5★ overall (2026)Frontal 5★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 5★
Recalls (2019)6Open NHTSA safety campaigns
Complaints (2019)74UNKNOWN OR OTHER, POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fuel typesPetrolFWD, AWD drivetrains
Generations indexed2Each with full spec sheet
Dimensions (latest)4460 x 1795 x 1435 mmL x W x H, 2725 mm wheelbase

02Crash protection

Mazda Mazda3 NHTSA safety ratings

YearOverallFrontalSideRolloverRecalls
20265★5★5★5★0
20265★5★5★5★0
20265★5★5★5★0
20265★5★5★5★0
20255★5★5★5★0
20255★5★5★5★0
20255★5★5★5★0
20255★5★5★5★0
20245★5★5★5★0
20245★5★5★5★0

Source: NHTSA Safercar_data.csv, official 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Recall counts from NHTSA Recall API. Official NHTSA ratings

03Active safety

2019 Mazda Mazda3 open recalls

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

19V907000

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mazda3 vehicles. The Smart Brake System (SBS) can falsely detect an obstacle while driving, activating the automatic emergency braking system and suddenly stopping the vehicle.

Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will update the SBS software. In addition, vehicles with certain production dates will receive an instrument cluster software update or replacement and a replacement owner's manual. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2020. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4219L.

ENGINE

19V497000

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall.

Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM software, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3719F.

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

19V514000

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. The seat cover material on both front seats may interfere with the head restraint lock release button, causing it to stick in the release position and not allow the head restraint to lock into place.

Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will install spacers at the bottom of the lock release buttons on both front seat head restraints, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3819F.

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

19V558000

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles equipped with manual dimming mirrors. The adhesive between the interior rearview mirror and the housing may not be properly bonded, allowing the mirror to detach from the housing. Note: Vehicles equipped with auto dimming mirrors are not affected by this recall.

Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the interior rearview mirror assembly, free of charge. The recall began September 19, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3919G.

05Pick your year

Mazda Mazda3 generations

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05Generation comparison matrix

Compare all Mazda Mazda3 generations

SpecificationMazda3 IV2019 – present (BP)Mazda3 III2013 – 2019 (BM/BN)
Power Output122 – 250 hp120 – 184 hp
EPA Fuel EconomyUp to 38 MPG combinedUp to 36 MPG combined
Quickest 0–100 km/h6.1s7.8s
Exterior Dimensions4460 × 1795 × 1435 mm4465 × 1795 × 1450 mm
Wheelbase2725 mm2700 mm
Powertrains Verified3 trims2 trims
Full SpecsView spec sheet View spec sheet

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06Answers

Mazda Mazda3: what buyers ask

How many recalls does the Mazda Mazda3 have?

The 2019 Mazda Mazda3 has 6 open NHTSA recall campaigns. Always verify by your exact VIN, because recall coverage varies by production run.

What MPG does the Mazda Mazda3 get?

Across verified powertrains, the Mazda3 achieves 26 to 38 MPG combined (EPA cycle).

How much horsepower does the Mazda Mazda3 have?

Power ranges from 120 hp to 250 hp across 5 verified powertrains, spanning Petrol fuel types.

Is the Mazda Mazda3 safe?

The 2026 Mazda3 earned a perfect 5-star overall NHTSA rating (frontal 5, side 5, rollover 5). It has earned 5 stars in 28 tested model years.

What are common Mazda Mazda3 problems?

NHTSA has 74 owner complaints on file for the 2019 model year, most frequently involving UNKNOWN OR OTHER, POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 3 involved a crash.

How many generations does the Mazda Mazda3 have?

We index 2 verified generations with full powertrain specification sheets, spanning production from 2003 to the present.

Sources for this page

Figures on this page are compiled from the sources above and cross-checked against manufacturer data sheets. US-market EPA cycle where noted; European WLTP values are measured differently and are not directly comparable.

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