2022 Mazda 3
Gas Compact car
The 2022 Mazda 3 is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact car with 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 3 4-Door 2WD, is EPA-rated at 31 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year so far (Safety Signal A).
Specs & fuel economy (EPA)
| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 4-Door 2WD | Gas | FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 28 | 36 | 31 | $2,000 |
| 3 4-Door 2WD | Gas | FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 26 | 35 | 30 | $2,100 |
| 3 5-Door 2WD | Gas | FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,150 |
| 3 4-Door 4WD | Gas | 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,250 |
| 3 4-Door 4WD | Gas | 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 23 | 32 | 27 | $2,300 |
| 3 5-Door 2WD | Gas | FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,300 |
| 3 5-Door 4WD | Gas | 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 25 | 31 | 27 | $2,300 |
| 3 5-Door 4WD | Gas | 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,400 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year and EPA reference fuel/electricity prices. Source: fueleconomy.gov vehicle records.
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Recalls (0)
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for the 2022 Mazda 3. New campaigns appear here within a week of NHTSA posting them.
Owner complaints
No owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Crash ratings
NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.
Other 3 model years
2026 3
0 recalls · 0 complaints
A2025 3
0 recalls · 0 complaints
A2024 3
0 recalls · 0 complaints
A2023 3
0 recalls · 0 complaints
A2021 3
0 recalls · 0 complaints
A2020 3
0 recalls · 0 complaints
A2019 3
0 recalls · 0 complaints
A2018 3
0 recalls · 0 complaints
A2017 3
0 recalls · 0 complaints
A2016 3
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Sources & method
Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records (ids 45028, 45029, 45033, 45030, 45031, 45032, 45034, 45035). Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.