Mazda MAZDA3 Tires Problems
Owners have filed 167 complaints with NHTSA about tires problems on the Mazda MAZDA3 across 14 model years. The 2010 model year has the most (48). The words owners use most often: “tire pressure” (31% of reports).
- 167tires complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 64%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Tire pressure: mentioned in 52 of 167 complaints (31%)
- Valve stem: mentioned in 48 of 167 complaints (29%)
- TPMS sensor: mentioned in 15 of 167 complaints (9%)
- Four tires: mentioned in 9 of 167 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do tires problems happen?
Based on 138 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 167 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Mazda MAZDA3 tires complaints by model year
| Model year | Tires complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 MAZDA3 | 1 | 8% | — |
| 2023 MAZDA3 | 1 | 8% | 2,500 |
| 2020 MAZDA3 | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2015 MAZDA3 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2014 MAZDA3 | 1 | 1% | 1,812 |
| 2012 MAZDA3 | 4 | 2% | 25,500 |
| 2011 MAZDA3 | 7 | 5% | 24,000 |
| 2010 MAZDA3 | 48 | 7% | 40,000 |
| 2009 MAZDA3 | 26 | 23% | 37,125 |
| 2008 MAZDA3 | 41 | 14% | 51,000 |
| 2007 MAZDA3 | 10 | 5% | 46,000 |
| 2006 MAZDA3 | 14 | 8% | 32,225 |
| 2005 MAZDA3 | 3 | 3% | 30,088 |
| 2004 MAZDA3 | 9 | 6% | 12,200 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Tires:valve
Model years: 2021
Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2021 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles. Air may suddenly leak from the tire air valve.
Risk: A sudden air leak from the tire air valve may cause a loss of vehicle control while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four tire air valves with new parts, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4721B.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
size 21545ZR18 93Y. replaced these oem tires with these from costco on feb 27 2025. in dec 5 2025 the tire developed a large bubble. miles bought was 27790. current miles 31212. per tire center steal belting was broken no signs of road hazard or other damage. the belt broke and rubber was stressed…
my girlfriend had bought a car from a dealership in Pennsylvania and the car is registered in Pennsylvania at a dealer called premier world wide auto sales. when she had bought the car all four of the tires i believe should have failed pa safety inspection and the owner of this shop keeps telling…
I purchased two tires from Les Schwab in Molalla, OR on 1/15/25 in which upon them changing the tires they damaged one of my TPMS sensors and they did not replace it. I didn't have a warning light before I went in and now I do and they knowingly did not replace it when TPMS sensor service was part…
215/45R18 89V I bought a new 2024 Mazda 3 sedan Sport for my senior college son on [XXX] in Rockville, Maryland. In the evening of [XXX], during our attending my son's graduation in Nashville, Tennessee, on the highway to hotel, the front right tire was suddenly blowed out (air leaking quickly and…
The contact owns a 2023 Mazda Mazda3 equipped with Bridgestone Tires, Tire Line: Turanza EL440, Tire Size: 215/45/R18, DOT Number: [XXX] . The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that the front passengerâs side tire had developed a sidewall bubble and the tire was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Mazda MAZDA3s have tires problems?
No. NHTSA has 167 owner complaints about tires for the Mazda MAZDA3. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Mazda MAZDA3 tires?
Yes: 1 safety recall list tires. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about tires problems on the Mazda MAZDA3?
The most frequent phrase is “tire pressure”, in 52 of 167 complaints, followed by “valve stem” (48).
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