Mazda CX-3 years to avoid
The Mazda CX-3 years to avoid are 2016, 2019 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2020 is the cleanest year on record.
150
Total complaints
4
Recall campaigns
2014–2021
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
CX-3 years to avoid
Every CX-3 year
Common questions
What are the worst Mazda CX-3 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the CX-3 years to avoid are 2016, 2019. The cleanest year on record is 2020.
What is the best year for the Mazda CX-3?
By complaint volume, 2020 has the cleanest NHTSA record among CX-3 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mazda CX-3 have?
Across all model years, the CX-3 has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 150 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.