2010 Mazda MAZDA3 Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2010 Mazda MAZDA3. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 17V082000Feb 9, 2017173,859 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats
  Covers: Mazda MAZDA3 2010–2011, MAZDASPEED3 2010–2011, MAZDA2 2011

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: If the driver cannot maintain an appropriate driving position, there is an increased risk of a crash.

  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…

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• 16V644000Sep 6, 2016580,455 vehicles potentially affected
  Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate
  Covers: Mazda MAZDA3 2010–2013, CX-5 2013–2016, MAZDA5 2012–2015 +2 more

  Reported issue: 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…

  Possible consequence: If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.

  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.

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• 09V126000Apr 16, 200925,400 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system
  Covers: Mazda MAZDA3 2010

  Reported issue: Mazda is recalling 25,400 my 2010 mazda3 vehicles. A clearance between the engine harness and the housing of starter motor may be insufficient. Due to this, the covering of the harness may be damaged through vibration during operation possibly causing a short-circuit between certain harness wires and the starter housing. A short-circuit can result in engine control malfunction and/or poor shift quality.

  Possible consequence: The main fuse may blow out causing the engine to stall and inability of restart, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will have the engine harness inspect and add a protector clip on the affected section of the harness. If necessary, the harness will be repaired. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on may 6, 2009. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

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