How many recalls does the 2009 Mazda 3 have?

The 2009 Mazda 3 has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2009 Mazda 3 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2009 Mazda 3?

Of 140 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is steering.

2009 Mazda 3 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2009 Mazda 3 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 325,400 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 140 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VISIBILITY 11V329000 2011-06-15 103,300 affected

Defect

MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 MAZDA3 AND MAZDASPEED3 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 7, 2008, THROUGH NOVEMBER 28, 2008. THE GROUND TERMINAL OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN INADVERTENTLY BENT DURING ASSEMBLY. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS THEN OVER TIME THE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE OF THE…

Consequence

THE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION IN ADVERSE WEATHER COULD POTENTIALLY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL GROUND HARNESS ON THE WIPER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JULY 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-222-5500.

STEERING 10V374000 2010-08-12 215,000 affected

Defect

MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 MAZDA3 AND MAZDA5 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2, 2007 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2008. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST COULD OCCUR AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE.

Consequence

POWER STEERING ASSIST IS SUDDENLY LOST REDUCING THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE AS TYPICALLY EXPECTED, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

MAZDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-222-5500.

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 09V187000 2009-05-29 7,100 affected

Defect

MAZDA IS RECALLING 7,100 MY 2009 MAZDA3 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 126, "ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM". THE YAW RATE MEASURED AFTER COMPLETION OF THE SINE WITH DWELL STEERING INPUT EXCEEDED THE TEST…

Consequence

IMPROPER OPERATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND HAVE THE UNIT REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 14, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

Complaints by component

STEERING

WHEELS

TIRES

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

AIR BAGS

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Total complaints140

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Brake pedal sinks to the ground d after abs is turned on due to hard braking or after hitting a dip”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2025-02-04

“The contact owns a 2009 mazda mazda3. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a puddle of fuel on the ground underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that previously there was an abnormally strong odor inside the vehicle and in the trunk. In addition, the contact…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2024-12-21

“For the past 9-10 months and on occasions, when I step on the brake pedal to either slow down or stop from a normal cruise speed, the engine rpm quickly jumps up to 2000 - 2500 rpm. I have to quickly brake harder and *place the auto transmission selector in neutral to fully stop the car from…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2023-04-27

“For the past 9-10 months and on occasions, when I step on the brake pedal to either slow down or stop from a normal cruise speed, the engine rpm quickly jumps up to 2000 - 2500 rpm. I have to quickly brake harder and *place the auto transmission selector in neutral to fully stop the car from…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2023-04-27

“When driving and trying to negotiate a turn, or sometimes when going straight, the power assist steering simply fails (stops assisting the steering). I have to "muscle" the car off the roadway and either restart the engine or stop the car (off the road) straighten the steering wheel, restart the…”

STEERING · reported 2023-03-15

“Brake lights are causing the top of the tail light to melt on the housing.”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2022-03-24

“Parking brake not working due to mechanism on rear caliper is rusted solid so it can not activate brake”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2021-10-05

“The fuel pump lock ring on my 2009 mazda mazdaspeed3 has failed which is causing two engine codes: p0442 and p0455. In addition there is a strong smell of gasoline fumes around the rear of the car after driving and parking. The fuel pump lock ring is a plastic threaded ring which secures and seals…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2021-06-22