Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 CX-3.
The 2024 Mazda CX‑3 arrives equipped with an automatic six‑speed (S6) transmission and delivers an EPA‑rated fuel economy of 27 mpg city, 37 mpg highway and a combined 31 mpg, positioning it as an efficient choice in the subcompact crossover segment. Owner feedback for the current model year totals only ten complaints, with the most frequent issues reported in the power‑train and forward‑collision‑avoidance systems, and the vehicle has been subject to three recalls. Compared with its broader complaint history from 2014‑2021—peaking at 48 reports in 2016 and dropping to a single complaint in 2020—the 2024 CX‑3 reflects a continued trend toward lower reported problems, suggesting a solid reliability standing for this generation.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 27 / 37 / 31 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 93 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 13 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the CX-3 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Grand Touring 2.0L I-4 | 8.20 sec | 16.30 sec | 148 hp | FWD |
| 2016 | Touring 2.0L I-4 | 8.10 sec | 16.30 sec | 146 hp | AWD |
| 2016 | Grand Touring 2.0L I-4 | 8.40 sec | 16.40 sec | 146 hp | AWD |
| 2016 | Grand Touring 2.0L I-4 | 8.60 sec | 16.60 sec | 146 hp | AWD |
| 2016 | Grand Touring 2.0L I-4 | 8.60 sec | 16.70 sec | 146 hp | AWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The federal record for the Mazda CX-3 shows a clear trend: after a spike in complaints (48) and technical service bulletins (656) for the 2016 model year, the numbers generally declined through 2021, with complaints dropping to just 3 and TSBs to 276. Recalls also decreased from a high of 3 in 2016 to a single recall in each of the final three recorded years. However, the 2024 model year is not included in this dataset, so its specific complaint, recall, or investigation figures are unknown. The available data suggests the generation matured and became more reliable over time, but without 2024 figures, a direct assessment of that year is impossible. A buyer should seek out the 2024 model’s own federal record before concluding it follows the positive trend.
All 10 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 and MAZDA3 vehicles. Due to a software error, the rearview, front, and/or side camera images may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles… Remedy: Dealers will update the view monitor control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service…
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 Mazda 3, CX-30, and 2025 CX-50 vehicles. A malfunction in the forward sensing camera (FSC) may prevent the automatic emergency braking system and the… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the forward sensing camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda…
Showing 5 of 242 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.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 27 city / 37 highway / 31 combined mpg.