2016 Model Year

Mazda Mazda3

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

Compare
Complaints
101
Recalls
4
Crashes
7
Severe
12

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

17V393000 Jun 2017

Other

No consequence data available

16V685000 Sep 2016

Other

No consequence data available

16V684000 Sep 2016

Other

No consequence data available

15V621000 Oct 2015

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Electrical System
Aug 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while driving and while starting the vehicle, the instrument cluster was inoperable. The...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 2025

The “spidering” on the infotainment screen is spidering making it hard to see when in reverse.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 2025

The "Infotainment System" is activating itself and cycling through various options when I slow down or stop. It calls random numbers and changes setti...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 2025

Mazda supposedly repaired/replaced the backup camera issue under the recall. However, within one day it was doing the same thing again...the screen d...

Power Train
Jun 2025

I am writing to formally report a serious safety issue with my 2016 Mazda 3 manual transmission, which experienced a sudden and complete clutch failur...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 2025

The 2014 Mazda3 I own has a known "Mazda Connect Touch Screen Concern" in August 2019 in which the Mazda Connect touch screen does not accept touch co...

Seat Belts
Apr 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the driver’s side seat belt became inoperable. The contact...

PARKING BRAKE
Jan 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the parking brake became firm and failed to engage as needed, c...

Electrical System
Jan 2025

When I checked for recall information 2 recalls were listed under my car's vin #: Recall #1: 3219D with Closed status. Recall #2: 6023G is listed as...

BACK OVER PREVENTION
Nov 2024

My 2016 Mazda 3 has had a faulty rearview camera, computerized controls, and monitor display screen for over 2 years now. I am not sure if there is a...

VS

Vehicle Safety Research Team

Automotive Data Analysts

Independent researchers analyzing NHTSA data to help consumers make informed vehicle decisions.

Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2016 Mazda Mazda3 has 101 complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 7 crash-related incidents have been reported.

Complaint Trend