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2022 Mazda 3

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 3.

The 2022 Mazda 3 is a compact vehicle equipped with Mazda's SKYACTIV engine technology, utilizing 0W-20 API oil for optimal lubrication and efficiency. According to available owner feedback data, this model year recorded 23 total owner complaints, with air bag-related concerns representing the most frequently reported issue area. Notably, the 2022 Mazda 3 logged zero recalls during its production cycle, suggesting that any reported complaints remained isolated incidents rather than systemic defects requiring manufacturer intervention. This zero-recall record indicates the vehicle benefited from mature production processes and well-established component sourcing at the time of manufacture.

Model year202620252024202320222021

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacitySKYACTIVEOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque80.0-108.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 1WPY14302. 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.

Tire size205/60R16 92HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1WPY14302 alt 1WPE14302
Engine air filterPAH9133A0A alt PAJ8133A0A
Fuel filterPAF113ZE0 alt PX0313ZE0
Spark plugPE5R18110A alt PY8V18110
Battery0000800035WB alt PAF318520A9U
Front wiper bladesBDTT67330 alt BDTS67330
Serpentine beltPY0115908 alt PX1315908
ThermostatP50215171 alt PYFD1516ZA
Cabin air filterBDGF61J6X

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length168.1 in
Overall width69.7 in
Overall height60.6 in
Wheelbase101.2 in
Curb weight2987 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 59.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds SKYACTIVE of 0W-20 API engine oil, Mazda Life Long Hypoid Gear Oil SG1 in the differential, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80.0-108.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDot 3
Differential Gear OilMazda Life Long Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Differential Gear Oil Capacity0.37 qt
Engine Oil0W-20 · API
Engine Oil0W-20 · API
Transfer Case FluidMazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity0.39 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel BoltsSkyactiv-G 80.0-85.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts80.0-85.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts113.0-118.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts32.0-47.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs15.0-19.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80.0-108.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerMazda
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.033" in
Spark Plug Torque12.0-14.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMazda
Spark Plug Gap0.041-0.055" in
Spark Plug Torque12.0-14.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity0.74-0.84 lbs
Oil Capacity3.72 oz

Service checks

Engine Oil Pressure34-75 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm
Engine Oil Pressure57-94 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm
Intake Valve Lash0.009-0.012 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.009-0.012 in
Intake Valve Lash0.009-0.011 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.011-0.012 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
12.25-4.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 5.9-8.12.25–4.4 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120.0-23.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 80-100°20–23 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
19.5-12.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 32.0-34.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 85-95°, Step 4: 85-95°9.5–12.5 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
19.5-12.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 24.0-26.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 85-95°, Step 4: 85-95°9.5–12.5 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
19.5-12.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 24.0-26.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 85-95°, Step 4: 85-95°9.5–12.5 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120.0-30.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen all bolts., Step 3: 23.0-25.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 58-62°. Side Bolts: 15.0-18.020–30 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 75,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 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 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 75,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
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.

Owner complaints about the 2022 Mazda 3 dominate in one area — the air bags, 8 of 23 reports (35%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 1 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the air bags 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.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
426
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
23
Owner complaints
1 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 23 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags8
Electrical System3
Engine2
Power Train2
Air Bags,Seat Belts2
Vehicle Speed Control1
Latches/Locks/Linkages,Structure1
Forward Collision Avoidance1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 426 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

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Vehicles taking SKYACTIVEEngine oil filter 1WPY14302Engine air filter PAH9133A0AFuel filter PAF113ZE0Spark 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 2022 3 take?

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

Does the 2022 3 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.