2013 Mazda MAZDA3 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 8%of 117 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,660miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the seats of the 2013 Mazda MAZDA3, 8% of the 117 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,660 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I was driving and the drivers seat snapped on the back right corner. Sort of popped and dropped down a bit. I can physically move the seat up and down with my hands. I believe it's the same problem as the 2010-2011 model recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11140575, filed 2018-10, 115,000 miles“The driver seat of my 2013 MAZDA3 rocks forward and backwards, noticeable under heavy acceleration or braking. This can also be replicated by placing my feet on the floor of the car while seated in the driver seat and leaning back, when I do this the seat rocks back around 1/4 of an inch. I am concerned about the safety of this seat in an accident. This problem was brought up with the dealer who said seat bases may wear out and quoted +$1,800 to replace the seat base. …”
NHTSA complaint #11012776, filed 2017-08, 20,000 miles“Exact same issue as campaign number: 17v082 the seats in this year of Mazda 3 are the same as in the 2010-2011 models. The metal has snapped in half causing the need for repair for safe driving. This happened while turning a corner on a city street going about 30km/h driver is 260lbs”
NHTSA complaint #11415704, filed 2021-05, 116,427 miles“The swing arm that attaches the driver's seat to the left-side seat runner unexpectedly detached. Close inspection revealed that this was caused by a weld failure / metal fatigue at the point where the arm was welded to the rod that runs below the cushion. The seat is now unstable and rocks in an alarming way, both when accelerating and decelerating. Copied from an existing complaint for the 2010 model year because it is the exact same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11015592, filed 2017-08, 85,000 miles“The vehicle was stationary and was struck from behind at approximately 30mph. The ratcheting system that controls the recline of the drivers seat failed causing the seat to recline as a result of the impact.”
NHTSA complaint #10959929, filed 2017-03, 40,320 milesSeats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 4% |
| 2015 | 6 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 9 | 8% |
| 2012 | 16 | 7% |
| 2011 | 20 | 15% |
| 2010 | 106 | 15% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2013 Mazda MAZDA3
36 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Mazda MAZDA3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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