Mazda CX-3 - Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the Mazda CX-3

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Mazda CX-3, for which Mazda has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Mazda CX-3. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Mazda CX-3 have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by a VIN
Tip: Reliability of the Mazda CX-3

Latest CX-3’s Issues in the EU

All CX-3´s EU Recalls

If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.

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Latest CX-3’s Issues in the UK

MAZDA CX-3 (2017 – 2019) – THE FUEL PUMP IMPELLER
on 04/01/2022
MAZDA CX-3 (18/10/2017 – 06/09/2019) RECALL: Problem description: The impeller in the low-pressure fuel pump may become deformed causing fuel pump failure.
MAZDA CX-3 – CONTROL LOGIC WHICH MONITORS THE CHARGING CONTROL PROGRAM FAILS
on 16/09/2018
MAZDA CX-3 (11/02/2015 – 13/04/2017) RECALL: On the subject vehicles the control logic which monitors the charging control program fails to divert the […]
MAZDA CX-3 – TAILGATE MAY DROP DOWN WITHOUT WARNING
on 03/08/2018
MAZDA CX-3 ( 10/02/2015 – 26/12/2015) DEFECT: Water may penetrate the tailgate strut cylinder. This may cause corrosion which may affect the strut’s […]