Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 CX-3.
The 2022 Mazda CX-3 enters its model cycle with 23 owner complaints logged, the top area being air bags, and a clean recall slate of zero. This count situates the year between the nameplate’s highest complaint volume of 48 in 2016 and its lowest of just 1 in 2020, across a history spanning 2014 to 2021. For researchers, the 2022 data suggests a moderate reliability standing, avoiding the spikes of earlier problematic years while not quite matching the near-silence of the 2020 model.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 168.1 in |
| Overall width | 69.7 in |
| Overall height | 60.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2987 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 59.8 / 59.8 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 60/40 |
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 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
The firing order is 1-3-4-2.
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | Skyactiv-G 80.0-85.0 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 32.0-47.0 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 15.0-19.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| 1 | 20.0-23.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 80-100° | 20–23 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 9.5-12.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 32.0-34.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 85-95°, Step 4: 85-95° | 9.5–12.5 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2022 Mazda CX-3 sits at the tail end of a generation that peaked in complaints and recalls in 2016 (48 complaints, 3 recalls) and generally improved through 2021 (3 complaints, 1 recall). Notably, the year-by-year federal record provided does not include 2022 complaint or recall totals, so direct year-over-year comparison is not possible with the available data. What the record does show for 2022 are complaint categories, with Air Bags leading at 8 complaints—substantially higher than Electrical System (3), Engine (2), and Power Train (2). The generation's TSB count declined steadily from 656 in 2016 to 276 in 2021, suggesting increased manufacturing maturity over time. With only 1 crash-related complaint and zero fire complaints, severe incident reports remain rare. The lack of 2022 in the broader dataset makes it impossible to fully assess where this model year falls in the complaint trend, though the preceding years' downward trajectory is a positive indicator.
All 23 complaints on record, top 8 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 426 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.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.