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2024 Mazda 3 Sport

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 3 Sport.

Transmission Automatic (S6)

The 2024 Mazda 3 Sport pairs an automatic S6 transmission with EPA-estimated fuel economy of 27/37/31 mpg. This model year's reliability record includes 10 owner complaints, with the top areas being power train and forward collision avoidance, alongside three recalls, placing it at a point where early feedback highlights specific systems to monitor.

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Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy27/37/31 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length172.8 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height61.8 in
Wheelbase104.3 in
Curb weight3342 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined27 / 37 / 31 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume93 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Service checks

Engine Oil Pressure57-94 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm
Intake Valve Lash0.009-0.011 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.011-0.012 in

Reliability & federal safety record

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

Owner complaints about the 2024 Mazda 3 Sport top in one area — the power train,forward collision avoidance, 1 of 10 reports (10%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 3 recall campaigns target the power train,forward collision avoidance, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 2 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the power train,forward collision avoidance 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.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
242
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
10
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 10 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Electrical System,Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Air Bags,Structure,Lane Departure1
Visibility1
Tires1
Electrical System1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1
Structure1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V718000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraReported 26/10/2023

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…

24V649000Lane Departure: Sensing System: CameraReported 03/09/2024

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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 242 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SA-042-262026-06-30Electrical SystemThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SAs listed below. The changes are…
SA-041-262026-06-18Electrical SystemThis SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in…
SA-027-26a2026-06-16Electrical SystemThis SA supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted…
SA-040-262026-06-15Electrical SystemThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are…
SA-039-262026-06-15Electrical SystemThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below. The changes are…

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

VIN tools

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VIN
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Reference guides

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

Frequently asked

Does the 2024 3 Sport have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3 Sport get?

EPA figures are 27 city / 37 highway / 31 combined mpg.