NHTSA vehicle safety data
2010 Mazda Mazdaspeed3
The 2010 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 has 2 NHTSA recalls and 32 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Mazda dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2010 Mazda Mazdaspeed3. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
SEATS
NHTSA #17V082000Reported February 9, 2017 · Mazda North American Operations
Defect description
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011 Mazda2 and 2010-2011 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles equipped with a manual seat lifter. In the affected vehicles, the seat height adjustment lifter links may break or detach from the seat frame and the seat angle may incline causing the driver to not be able to maintain an appropriate driving position.
Safety consequence
If the driver cannot maintain an appropriate driving position, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat lifter links and install a reinforcement bracket to the lifter links, or replace the entire seat adjuster unit, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0917B.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
NHTSA #16V644000Reported September 6, 2016 · Mazda North American Operations
Defect description
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, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
Safety consequence
If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
Free manufacturer 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 service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.