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vehicle
2022 / mazda / mazda3
known issues
7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-21)
complaints
24 on file (2022-04-23 → 2026-08-11)
recalls
0
investigations
0
fars
3 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
Airbag system malfunction warnings and non-deployment riskAIR BAGS10 complaints2022-04 → 2025-07mazda3-2022-airbag-malfunction-warning
11470333 When adjusting the driver seat, the vehicle began to display "Air Bag System Malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected." This was with roughly 20 total miles on the odometer. It is a new car - Mazda3 Turbo Sedan 2022. After researching online, this is a very common problem with…
11461918 Purchased vehicle new at dealership April 15th 2022 w/ 17 miles on the odometer. After 500 miles on the odometer, began receiving multiple daily warnings through the MyMazda app indicating airbag/seat belt pretensioner malfunction
11468648 I have taken my vehicle to my Mazda dealership a total of 7 times for this same issue “Air bag/seatbelt pre tensioner” and yet to have my car fixed. Every time I take my car into the dealership service they claim the issue has been fixed and it has not been till this day
Battery drain and no-start after short periods of inactivityELECTRICAL SYSTEM2 complaints2023-11 → 2025-10mazda3-2022-battery-drain-no-start
11693896 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…
11555198 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
CMU infotainment display failure and backup camera inoperabilityVISIBILITY/WIPER, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1 complaints2026-08 → 2026-08mazda3-2022-cmu-display-failure
11756362 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). The main display screen is completely dark at all…
Transmission control unit and internal network communication faultsVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2 complaints2025-12 → 2025-12mazda3-2022-tcu-network-malfunction
11706801 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…
11703034 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
11608484 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
Powertrain and AWD transfer unit failure at low mileagePOWER TRAIN2 complaints2023-04 → 2023-05mazda3-2022-powertrain-awd-transfer
11516740 with less than 7000 miles on a new Mazda3, the transfer and transfer housing went out. This meant the all wheel drive did not operate properly, which could have caused an accident in the right conditions. This was covered by warranty, as well as a shock, strut, and numerous…
11521951 Humming or wining noise coming from back of vehicle when driving in highways around 75 mph
Engine oil consumption and coolant control valve issuesENGINE2 complaints2023-03 → 2024-03mazda3-2022-engine-oil-consumption-coolant
11511602 on 03/03/2023 the car displayed a vehicle issue message stating low oil level. I checked the oil level dipstick and it was in fact below the minimum line. I added 1 quart of oil as advised by owner's manual. On 3/13/2023, I had an appointment with the dealership for inspection…
FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.
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title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2022 Mazda Mazda3},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2022/mazda/mazda3}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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