2012 Mazda MAZDA3 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 226 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 2012 Mazda MAZDA3, 2% of the 226 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Ran car into side fencing put up for construction in regards to dodging debris on i295 from construction work. My tire blew out from having to run into the guard rail and I had to put a donut tire on. I believe this incident is correlated to the construction work going on for months now and that I should be reimbursed a new tire and rim for my 2012 Mazda 3/”
NHTSA complaint #10910762, filed 2016-09, 50,700 miles“I had a mechanic rotate my tires and noticed the front tires were making alot of noise. I returned to the mechanic for an inspection and he said that the tires currently on the front that were on the rear have severe cupping probably due to a suspension problem. The mechanic recommended taking the car to the dealer although there is no recall notice for the problem. I had the mechanic rotate the tires back. The tires”
NHTSA complaint #10649362, filed 2014-10, 19,000 miles“Took vehicle in for tire rotation. Noticed loud humming noise in front tires after rotation. Took car back to mechanic to look at it. I was told the front tires were cupped but would pose no problem for driving. Gas mileage has gone down 2 mpg since then.”
NHTSA complaint #10668227, filed 2014-12, 28,000 miles“Premature tire cupping of rear tires. All tires rotated according to Mazda maintenance schedule. Result in tire road noise, uneven wear, early replacement. Rear camber setting is possible issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10648577, filed 2014-10, 23,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251387Feb 12, 2024Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10179228Aug 3, 2020New CARB regulation regarding mandatory checking and documenting of tire pressure whenever a vehicle is in for service work. This applies to all service shops (including Mazda…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 8% |
| 2023 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 | 7 | 5% |
| 2010 | 48 | 7% |
| 2009 | 26 | 23% |
| 2008 | 41 | 14% |
| 2007 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 | 14 | 8% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 9 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2012 Mazda MAZDA3
40 complaintsEngine
32 complaintsExterior lighting
31 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsElectronic stability control
16 complaintsSeats
16 complaintsSteering
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Mazda MAZDA3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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