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2013 Mazda MAZDA3

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 MAZDA3.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2013 Mazda MAZDA3 presents as a passenger car requiring 2.5 quarts of 0W-20 API engine oil, a specification that reflects its compact efficiency. With 117 total owner complaints and a single recall, its most reported issue centers on exterior lighting, a relatively narrow trouble spot compared to the model's broader history. Across the 2004–2024 span, the MAZDA3 peaked at 686 complaints in 2010 and bottomed out at just 10 in 2024, positioning the 2013 model year well below the worst but above the best — suggesting a maturing platform with isolated, manageable concerns rather than systemic flaws.

Model year202020192018201720162015201420132006

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity2.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 APIOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 SKYACTIV · 525 CCA battery, OE oil filter LF0514302B. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 SKYACTIV · 525 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnFUSEOEM · verified
Tire sizeP205-55R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterLF0514302B alt 1WPE14302
Engine air filterPE07133A0A alt LF5013Z40A9U
Fuel filterL3AX13ZE0 alt PE0713ZE0
Spark plugPE5R18110A alt L3YD18110
BatteryF22118520E alt 000080026RWB
Front wiper bladesDF9567330A alt BBM567330
Serpentine beltLF5115908B alt PEDD15908
ThermostatPE0115171 alt LF0315165A
Cabin air filterBBM461J6X

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length181.1 in
Overall width69.3 in
Overall height57.9 in
Wheelbase103.9 in
Curb weight3038 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 59.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the MAZDA3 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.30 sec — 2013 i Grand Touring Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2013i Grand Touring Sedan 2.0L I-48.30 sec16.50 sec155 hpFWD
2012i Touring Sedan 2.0L I-47.80 sec16.10 sec155 hpFWD
2012i Touring Sedan 2.0L I-47.90 sec16.00 sec155 hpFWD
2012i Grand Touring Sedan 2.0L I-48.40 sec16.50 sec155 hpFWD
2012i Touring Sedan 2.0L I-48.90 sec16.90 sec155 hpFWD
2011s Sport Sedan 2.5L I-47.40 sec16.00 sec167 hpFWD
2011s Grand Touring Sedan 2.5L I-48.10 sec16.20 sec167 hpFWD
2011i Touring Sedan 2.0L I-49.10 sec16.90 sec148 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 2.5 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 · SAE J1703 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.6
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.2
Brake FluidDOT 3 · SAE J1703
Engine Oil0W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity2.5 qt
Engine Oil0W-20 · API

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs11-12 ft-lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) BearingsSOHC: 30-36 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel BoltsAT: 80-86 ft-lbs,; MT: 71-76 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel BoltsSOHC: 14-22 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12-14 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts13-16 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts32-47 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12-14 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Front Wheel Hub175-202 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 Turbo rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Ignition Timing12 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.01-1.11 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.38-4.06 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35 SKYACTIV
Standard BCI Cranking Performance525 cca
Standard BCI Group Number35 Canada Cold Climate

Service checks

Pressure Test22.5 - MAXIMUM PRESSURE psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief20-22 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-183 °F
Pressure Test22 - MAXIMUM PRESSURE psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief20-22 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-183 °F
Pressure Test22.5 - MAXIMUM PRESSURE psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief20-22 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket19-22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle45-56 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket19-22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle45-56 ft-lbs / 61-74 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Torque Caliper to Bracket19-22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle61-74 ft-lbs

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
144-71 inch lbs., Step 2: 10-1344–71 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120-23 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9020–23 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
167-81 ft. lbs., step 2: 55-6567–81 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
171-77 ft. lbs., step 2: 87-9371–77 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
171-76 ft. lbs., step 2: 87-9371–76 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Maximum cylinder head bolt length should not exceed 146.0 mm. Replace bolts if they exceed maximum length. Coat bolts with clean engine oil. · Step 1 · 9.5-12.5 ft. lbs.

232.0-34.0 ft. lbs.32–34 ft. lbs
385 degrees-95 degrees85 degrees
485 degrees-95 degrees85 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Maximum cylinder head bolt length should not exceed 146.0 mm. Replace bolts if they exceed maximum length. Coat bolts with clean engine oil. · Step 1 · 13.0-18.0 ft. lbs.

232.0-34.0 ft. lbs.32–34 ft. lbs
385 degrees-95 degrees85 degrees
485 degrees-95 degrees85 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Maximum cylinder head bolt length should not exceed 146.0 mm. Replace bolts if they exceed maximum length. Coat bolts with clean engine oil. · Step 1 · 3.1-11.6 ft. lbs.

213.7-18.0 ft. lbs.13.7–18 ft. lbs
332.0-34.0 ft. lbs.32–34 ft. lbs
488 degrees-92 degrees88 degrees
588 degrees-92 degrees88 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Maximum cylinder head bolt length should not exceed 146.0 mm. Replace bolts if they exceed maximum length. Coat bolts with clean engine oil. · Step 1 · 3.7 ft. lbs.

210.0-12.0 ft. lbs.10–12 ft. lbs
332.0-34.0 ft. lbs.32–34 ft. lbs
488 degrees-92 degrees88 degrees
588 degrees-92 degrees88 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Maximum cylinder head bolt length should not exceed 146.0 mm. Replace bolts if they exceed maximum length. Coat bolts with clean engine oil. · Step 1 · 3.7 ft. lbs.

210.0-12.0 ft. lbs.10–12 ft. lbs
332.0-34.0 ft. lbs.32–34 ft. lbs
488 degrees-92 degrees88 degrees
588 degrees-92 degrees88 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Maximum cylinder head bolt length should not exceed 146.0 mm. Replace bolts if they exceed maximum length. Coat bolts with clean engine oil. · Step 1 · 2.2-8.0 ft. lbs.

29.5-12.5 ft. lbs.9.5–12.5 ft. lbs
332.0-34.0 ft. lbs.32–34 ft. lbs
488 degrees-92 degrees88 degrees
588 degrees-92 degrees88 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Maximum cylinder head bolt length should not exceed 146.0 mm. Replace bolts if they exceed maximum length. Coat bolts with clean engine oil. · Step 1 · 2.2-8.0 ft. lbs.

29.5-12.5 ft. lbs.9.5–12.5 ft. lbs
332.0-34.0 ft. lbs.32–34 ft. lbs
488 degrees-92 degrees88 degrees
588 degrees-92 degrees88 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
134-39 ft. lbs., Step 2: 57-61, Step 3: 80-8534–39 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1nuts 1, 225–39 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
16-9 ft. lbs., Step 2: 21-23 ft. lbs., Step 3: 906–9 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep DOHC

171-88 inch lbs. in crisscross pattern.71–88 in
215-18

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 75,000 mi; coolant at 60,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 60,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miBrake Rotor (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBody Fasteners (torque) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 37,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 45,000 miExhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect)
At 60,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miFuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 75,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2013 Mazda MAZDA3 demonstrates a favorable reliability profile within the provided federal record, posting 117 complaints and a single recall, which contrasts sharply with the 686 complaints recorded in 2010. While complaint volumes dropped significantly from the 226 seen in 2012, Technical Service Bulletins rose to 502, indicating a high frequency of service advisories despite fewer formal safety actions. The data identifies exterior lighting as the leading complaint category with 16 reports, followed by power train and structure issues, though the record does not specify the root causes for these defects. This model year sits at a stabilization point in the trend arc, preceding a surge in TSBs in 2014 and the lower complaint volumes observed from 2020 onward. Given the low recall count and complaint volume relative to surrounding model years, the 2013 MAZDA3 represents a statistically sound choice for a used vehicle purchase.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
502
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
117
Owner complaints
7 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’04’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 117 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Exterior Lighting16
Power Train9
Structure9
Seats8
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting7
Electrical System6
Air Bags6
Service Brakes5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V644000Structure:Body:Hatchback/LiftgateReported 06/09/2016

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010… Remedy: Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 502 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SA-041-262026-06-18Electrical SystemThis SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in…
SA-029-262026-04-21Power TrainThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are…
SA-061-252025-12-17Electrical SystemIf you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start…
07-004-25a2025-12-10Unknown Or OtherA musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system…
SA-055-252025-11-26Service BrakesSome vehicles exhibit brake related concerns such as brake noise, brake judder or brake…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 35 batteryVehicles taking 2.5 qtEngine oil filter LF0514302BEngine air filter PE07133A0AFuel filter L3AX13ZE0Spark plug PE5R18110A

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2013 MAZDA3 take?

2.5 qt of 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2013 MAZDA3 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.