Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 3 Sport.
The 2023 Mazda 3 Sport carries forward Mazda's compact hatchback formula with a focus on driver engagement and refined ergonomics, positioning itself as a practical yet premium option in the subcompact segment; it offers a choice of naturally aspirated and turbocharged four-cylinder engines paired with either a six-speed automatic or manual transmission, with front-wheel drive standard and all-wheel drive available across the lineup. This model year maintains the model's reputation for solid build quality, with zero recall campaigns issued and a relatively modest tally of 12 total owner complaints filed, the majority of which centered on powertrain-related concerns. The absence of recalls combined with low complaint volume positions the 2023 model year among the more dependable iterations in the 3 Sport's recent history, suggesting that prospective buyers can expect a relatively trouble-free ownership experience compared to some earlier model years which saw higher complaint frequencies.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 172.8 in |
| Overall width | 70.5 in |
| Overall height | 61.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3655 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 61.4 / 61.4 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 40/60 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
| Engine Oil Pressure | 34-75 psi |
| Engine Oil Pressure RPM | 3000 rpm |
| Engine Oil Pressure | 57-94 psi |
| Engine Oil Pressure RPM | 3000 rpm |
| Intake Valve Lash | 0.009-0.012 in |
| Exhaust Valve Lash | 0.009-0.012 in |
| Intake Valve Lash | 0.009-0.011 in |
| Exhaust Valve Lash | 0.011-0.012 in |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2023 Mazda 3 Sport lead in one area — the power train, 3 of 12 reports (25%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 3 of the reports describe a crash and 2 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the power train pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 12 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 318 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA-042-26 | 2026-06-30 | Electrical System | This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SAs listed below. The changes are… |
| SA-041-26 | 2026-06-18 | Electrical System | This SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in… |
| SA-027-26a | 2026-06-16 | Electrical System | This SA supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted… |
| SA-040-26 | 2026-06-15 | Electrical System | This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are… |
| SA-039-26 | 2026-06-15 | Electrical System | This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below. The changes are… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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