Things to consider when insuring one
5-star overall crash rating
NHTSA’s top crash rating. Crash protection affects injury claims, which make up a large share of what auto insurance pays out.
Driver-assist sensors come standard
They can help avoid crashes, but a windshield or bumper repair often needs the cameras and radar recalibrated, which costs more. Check what your comprehensive and collision deductibles would mean for a glass claim.
Most owner complaints are about the electrical system
5 of 12 complaints to NHTSA mention it. Worth a look in a pre-purchase inspection.
3 recalls
- NHTSA 25V357000 · May 29, 2025
air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software
Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mazda3 and CX30 vehicles. The Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor (SAS) units may set an error code and deactivate the air bags, due to a low battery condition.
- The risk
- Air bags that do not deploy in the event of a crash increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will reprogram the SAS unit with improved software or replace the unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2025. Mazda's number for this recall is 7525E.
- NHTSA 24V649000 · Sep 3, 2024
lane departure: sensing system: camera
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 Mazda 3, CX-30, and 2025 CX-50 vehicles. A malfunction in the forward sensing camera (FSC) may prevent the automatic emergency braking system and the lane-keep assist system from functioning. In addition, the headlights will not automatically adjust from high beams to low beams as intended.
- The risk
- Automatic braking, steering assist, and headlight control systems that do not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the forward sensing camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6824H.
- NHTSA 23V718000 · Oct 26, 2023
back over prevention: sensing system: camera
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."
- The risk
- A camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- The fix
- 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.
Crash test ratings
2024 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB AWD
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 10%
2024 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 10%
2024 Mazda Mazda3 4 DR AWD
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 10%
What owners report
12 complaints to NHTSA, 2 involving a crash, 1 injury.
- Electrical system5
- Unknown or other4
- Forward collision avoidance2
- Lane departure2
- Structure2
- Air bags1
- Power train1
- Service brakes1
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Other 2024 Mazda models
Recalls, crash ratings and owner complaints are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), last checked Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are owners’ reports and aren’t verified by NHTSA. This page is general information, not advice about a specific vehicle or policy.