1.34 vs. all vehicles Too few recent reports to judge
67 of the 318 complaints about the Mazda Mazda3 (21.1%) concern Electrical, making it the model's largest problem area. That share is 1.3× the Electrical share across all tracked vehicles.
67Complaints · Electrical
21.1%Share of complaints
1.34×vs. all vehicles
6Last 12 months
10.4%Share involving a crash or fire
3Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Electrical complaints peak with the 2018 model (40, 37% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2020 model (2). 6 Electrical complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
Owners most often describe: “notification prevention”, “ghost”, “prevention recall”, “camera” and “infotainment”. 7 of these reports (10.4%) describe a crash or fire, with 1 injury and 0 deaths mentioned.
3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 23V718000 (2023-10-26, model years 2024).
On 14th, 2026, while traveling at approximately 60 mph on the northbound 55 Freeway near the Katella exit, my vehicle suddenly began to shake violently without any prior warning.
Electrical · 2026-01-22 · ODI 11712753 · Crash
During the incident, the vehicle exhibited an uncontrollable malfunction—the steering wheel suddenly jerked sharply to the right while accelerating violently, leaving me unable to steer or brake effectively, the car was looking forward.
Electrical · 2025-02-28 · ODI 11645615 · Crash
The vehicle's Connectivity Master Unit (CMU) / infotainment system has experienced a complete, permanent internal electronic failure, logged by Diagnostic Trouble Code DTC U3000:49 (Control Module Internal Electronic Failure).
Electrical · 2026-08-11 · ODI 11756362
I was denied work on a network issue recall 3 separate times at the dealership I bought the car. The first time I was told it was because of a smell. If I clean the car, they will fix it.
Electrical · 2026-08-07 · ODI 11755539
The center dashboard information screen developed "spider cracks" and got opaque in the corners of the screen. The screen would change functions / jump around commands without being touched while driving ( from NAV to radio, change radio stations etc) -…
Electrical · 2026-02-02 · ODI 11714999
“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.
Electrical · 2025-12-04 · ODI 11703034
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Campaign 23V718000 · 2023-10-26 · Model years: 2024
Summary: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 and MAZDA3 vehicles. Due to a software error, the rearview, front, and/or side camera images may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: Dealers will update the view monitor control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6223J.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Campaign 23V487000 · 2023-07-14 · Model years: 2018
Summary: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted image.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary. In addition, dealers will install a wiring harness fastening seal. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 13, 2023. Final owner letters for affected models and model years in the states of CT, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA were mailed August 14, 2024. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated on or before May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6023G.
Summary: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. Due to incorrect programing, the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may erroneously turn off although the passenger air bag is deactivated. In addition, the seat belt status indicators for both the front passenger seat and/or rear seats may erroneously turn off although the front passenger and/or rear seat belts are unfastened.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag/seat belt status indicator assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3319E.
How common are Electrical problems on the Mazda Mazda3?
67 of the 318 complaints about the Mazda Mazda3 (21.1%) concern Electrical, making it the model's largest problem area. That share is 1.3× the Electrical share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Mazda Mazda3 model years have the most Electrical complaints?
By model year, Electrical complaints peak with the 2018 model (40, 37% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2020 model (2).
Is there a recall for Mazda Mazda3 Electrical problems?
3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 23V718000 (2023-10-26, model years 2024).