Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 3 Sport.
The 2025 Mazda 3 Sport pairs its six-speed automatic transmission with an EPA-rated 27/37/31 mpg, establishing its core operational profile for researchers examining the current model year. Reliability data positions this iteration as a stable entry in the model's history, marked by a single recall and a modest seven total owner complaints. Even so, forward collision avoidance stands out as the top complaint area, meaning the vehicle's overall dependable standing is best understood with a close eye on the functionality of its active safety technology.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Overall length | 172.8 in |
| Overall width | 70.9 in |
| Overall height | 61.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3342 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 61.8 / 61.8 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 60/40 |
| 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 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
| Engine Oil Pressure | 57-94 psi |
| Engine Oil Pressure RPM | 3000 rpm |
| 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 2025 Mazda 3 Sport lead in one area — the forward collision avoidance, 2 of 7 reports (29%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 2 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the 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.
All 7 complaints on record, top 6 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 139 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16-010-26 | 2026-07-01 | Electrical System | COMPLIANCE WITH NEW YORK STATE GENERAL BUSINESS LAW §399‑CCCCC (CONNECTED VEHICLE… |
| SA-042-26 | 2026-06-30 | Electrical System | This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SAs listed below. The changes are… |
| 16-009-26 | 2026-06-30 | Electrical System | UPDATED SOFTWARE RELEASE FOR CONCERNS WITH MAZDA CONNECT INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM DESCRIPTION… |
| 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… |
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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NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 27 city / 37 highway / 31 combined mpg.