2013 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated July 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2013 Mazda Mazda3 has 2 documented known issues. No issues are rated critical, indicating generally reliable ownership. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mazda3 vehicles. A defective windshield wiper relay may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mazda Motors North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured January 4, 2014, to September 18, 2015. The fuel tank of the affected vehicles may have been improperly handled during manufacturing and, as a result, the welded attachment of the Inlet Check Valve (ICV) may fail and allow fuel to leak.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured September 24, 2015, to October 16, 2015. During manufacturing, the fuel tanks for the affected vehicles may have deformed, resulting in a fuel leak from the recirculation pipe welded connection.
PARKING BRAKE
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles. Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly bind.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured May 21, 2015, to August 25, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a fuel tank with a shut-off valve that can allow fuel to enter into the fuel tank emissions systems. If enough fuel enters the emission system it may leak out onto the ground or result in an engine stall.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2013 Mazda Mazda3 has 2 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: 2012-2013 Mazda3 SKYACTIV Cold-Start Misfire from Intake-Valve Deposits, 2012-2016 Mazda3 Six-Speed Manual Hard Shifting or Shift-Lever Vibration. None are rated critical, but regular maintenance is recommended.
The 2013 Mazda Mazda3 has 2 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. No issues are rated critical, suggesting generally good reliability. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Mazda bulletin 01-020/15 covers some 2012-2013 Mazda3 vehicles with SKYACTIV whose check-engine light stores P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, or P0304 during accelerated warm-up. Mazda says carbon may be deposited around the intake valves and destabilise combustion under a specific co… Severity: medium.
Mazda bulletin 05-005/19 covers specified early-production Mazda3 six-speed manual vehicles. The documented symptoms are hard shifting into 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th gear; the shifter jumping out of 3rd over a road bump while accelerating after deceleration at about 25-40 mph; or shi… Severity: medium.
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