2023 Mazda 3 Hatchback Safety and Reliability

Both the NHTSA and the IIHS have lauded the 3 as one of the safest cars in its class with the Mazda 3 Hatchback's reviews from the authorities being flawless. The NHTSA gave it a full five-star rating on all tests, and the IIHS awarded it a Top Safety Pick classification and a spread of top scores.

To achieve such a sterling safety record, the Mazda 3 Hatchback's standard safety specification has to reflect this. So, in addition to the prerequisite rearview camera, traction and stability control, ABS brakes, and LED headlights, all models come with driver-assistance features such as driver attention alert, lane-keep assist, smart brake support, lane departure warning, cruise control with stop & go, and high beam control. The Select trim adds blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic control, while the Carbon Edition features an adaptive front-lighting system. Premium models get traffic sign recognition, and the 2.5T Premium Plus adds rear cross-traffic alert with smart brake support, traffic jam assist, and a surround-view monitor. The total airbag count for the Mazda 3 Hatch is eight, including driver and front passenger knee bags.

Mazda is known for building some seriously reliable cars, and as a testament to that, the NHTSA's recall history for the Mazda 3 is clean, with no new issues reported since 2021

To further allay reliability concerns, Mazda will back all new Mazda 3 hatch models with a three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty, a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty, and a roadside assistance plan that stretches three years or 36,000 miles in the USA.