Mazda MAZDA3 Wheels Problems
Owners have filed 148 complaints with NHTSA about wheels problems on the Mazda MAZDA3 across 16 model years. The 2010 model year has the most (54). The words owners use most often: “tire pressure” (38% of reports).
- 148wheels complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 66%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 56 of 148 complaints (38%)
- Valve stem: mentioned in 43 of 148 complaints (29%)
- TPMS sensor: mentioned in 13 of 148 complaints (9%)
- Broke off: mentioned in 9 of 148 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do wheels problems happen?
Based on 129 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 148 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Mazda MAZDA3 wheels complaints by model year
| Model year | Wheels complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 MAZDA3 | 1 | 13% | — |
| 2021 MAZDA3 | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2018 MAZDA3 | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2017 MAZDA3 | 3 | 4% | 19,735 |
| 2016 MAZDA3 | 1 | 1% | 18,000 |
| 2015 MAZDA3 | 2 | 2% | 9,189 |
| 2014 MAZDA3 | 3 | 2% | 1,812 |
| 2013 MAZDA3 | 2 | 2% | 70,713 |
| 2012 MAZDA3 | 12 | 5% | 28,900 |
| 2011 MAZDA3 | 3 | 2% | 24,000 |
| 2010 MAZDA3 | 54 | 8% | 53,000 |
| 2009 MAZDA3 | 19 | 17% | 55,000 |
| 2008 MAZDA3 | 33 | 11% | 56,000 |
| 2007 MAZDA3 | 6 | 3% | 85,000 |
| 2006 MAZDA3 | 3 | 2% | 72,000 |
| 2004 MAZDA3 | 2 | 1% | 59,237 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Model years: 2019
Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. The lug nuts on all four wheels may loosen, potentially resulting in a wheel detaching from the vehicle.
Risk: A wheel separating from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the front and rear wheel lug nuts to the correct specification, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3519F.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
January 10, 2025, at low city speed, I struck a small pothole. The entire car felt like it had been in an accidentâa violent joltâfollowed by immediate vibration and a pull. Inspection showed one OEM 18" rim was bent. I contacted Mazda after diagnosing and was offered a slight discount on the…
The TPMS light goes off when traveling over 50 MPH, indicating low air pressure on one or more tires. I pulled over, assuming I had a flat; upon visual inspection, everything looked normal. I drove to the nearest air station, checked all four tires, had the proper psi, and reset the TPMS; the light…
ABS module malfunction all four wheel speed sensor not read in the same time and powersteering cut off cause by unready wheel speed check engine light ABS light and Steering Light on.
For the past 7 months (since July 2023) the passenger rear tire keeps loosing air pressure about every two weeks requiring more air. It always drops to 10 points below the other tires. The tires have been rotated twice so it is not a problem with the tire. I believe there is a recall for the same…
This new car has less than 8000 miles on it and suddenly 3 of 4 BRIDGESTONE TIRES Turanza el440 215/45R18 89 have sidewall bubbles. Interesting that there are a ton of issues w sidewall Bridgestone tires on line yet the dealership keeps claiming the car must have been run over a median? Without any…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Mazda MAZDA3s have wheels problems?
No. NHTSA has 148 owner complaints about wheels 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 wheels?
Yes: 1 safety recall list wheels. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about wheels problems on the Mazda MAZDA3?
The most frequent phrase is “tire pressure”, in 56 of 148 complaints, followed by “valve stem” (43).
Other Mazda MAZDA3 problems
- Steering problems (393)
- Electrical System problems (366)
- Structure problems (282)
- Air Bags problems (259)
- Power Train problems (249)
- Engine problems (211)
- Service Brakes problems (197)
- Seats problems (175)
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