Mazda · Mazda3 · 2022
2022 Mazda Mazda3
0
Recalls
23
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2022 Mazda Mazda3 has no recalls and 23 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: air bags (8 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2022 Mazda Mazda3 page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is air bags with 8 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2022 Mazda Mazda3 currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 23 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are air bags (8), electrical system (3), engine (2).
- Vehicle
- 2022 Mazda Mazda3
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 23
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
10.1% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
Owner Complaints
23 totalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 23, 2025
Transmission control unit (TCU) failure with error code P061B in 2022 Mazda 3. Problem began approximately 6 months after purchase (February 2023, mileage 8181). Despite five repair attempts by Russell & Smith Mazda Houston (August 8, 2023; January 22, 2025; April 8, 2025; Octobe...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 1, 2025
“My 2022 Mazda 3 is experiencing an ‘in-network malfunction’ related to the vehicle’s internal communication system. Multiple technicians have told me this is an internal vehicle network/communication fault, not caused by wear or damage. The dealer refuses to repair it unless I p...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 1, 2025
Car doesn't start if sitting more than 4 days untouched. When i went to the dealer, they informed me they know about the issue but nothing can be done about it. They even told me what the issue was, there's something in the car (they don't know what) that draws a lot of power non...
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AIR BAGS
Jul 19, 2025
I recently received a warning on the dashboard that there is an airbag malfunction and needs to be taken in to get serviced. The warning continues to appear. This appears similar to a recent recall of 2024-2025 Mazda 3s and CX-30s, but there does not appear to be a recall issued ...
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,STRUCTURE
Mar 1, 2025
Driver door does not open from inside the vehicle. Door opens when opened from outside the vehicle.
AIR BAGS
Dec 23, 2024
The passenger-side "airbag off" light does not go off, even with an adult in the passenger seat. This is a US car without an ability to disable the airbag, so this should never happen. We assume this means that the airbag will not inflate in an accident. It happens on about 60% o...
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FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Jan 14, 2024
The contact owns a 2022 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Forward Collision Avoidance system activated unexpectedly. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact slammed on the brake pedal and bumped his head...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 15, 2023
Purchased the car new in April 2022. They have replaced the battery twice in the last year. They now tell me that there are no replacement batteries made for my vehicle and have acknowledged a problem with the battery made by Johnson control. The battery will not hold a proper ch...
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AIR BAGS
Nov 4, 2023
For a few weeks in November 2023, I had my dash alarm/notify me when I would turn on my car and it would state "Airbag System Malfunction" then disappear. Potential risk with this issue is that the airbag may deploy randomly or not deploy at all if collision happens. This is extr...
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ENGINE
Jul 3, 2023
The coolant control valve stays open.
Showing 10 recent complaints from 23 total
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2022 Mazda Mazda3 have?
The 2022 Mazda Mazda3 has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2022 Mazda Mazda3?
NHTSA has received 23 owner-reported complaints for the 2022 Mazda Mazda3.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2022 Mazda Mazda3?
The 2022 Mazda Mazda3 received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mazda Mazda3?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2022 Mazda Mazda3 are air bags (8 reports), electrical system (3 reports), engine (2 reports).
Does the 2022 Mazda Mazda3 have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2022 Mazda Mazda3. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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This page summarizes publicly available data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA by vehicle owners and do not by themselves prove defect severity or vehicle safety. Safety ratings may not be available for all vehicle-years. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. For official information, visit the official NHTSA page for this vehicle.