2015 Mazda MAZDA3 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,650miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seats of the 2015 Mazda MAZDA3, 5% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,650 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.
“The power seat lift and lower mechanics have failed so that the seat no longer raises or lowers to its original extent. This prevents the driver of the vehicle from adjusting the seat properly for safe driving. The actuator, fuses, and wiring are all functional and the mechanical components simply no longer allow full range of motion regarding seat height even with manual adjustment. I believe the mechanical components simply failed and am not aware of any specific cause. I am 6'3'' and my wife is 5'4'' and seat height adjustment is critical to safe driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11341547, filed 2020-07, 100,000 miles“Left side of driver's seat height adjustment lifter link is broken. Drivers's seat rocks on the left side during braking, acceleration, and when stationary. This is distracting to the driver and could cause an accident. It could also lead to a more catastrophic failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11113187, filed 2018-07, 95,000 miles“There is a sharp object in the rear of the drivers seat of this particular model/trim combination. It is directly below the layer of vinyl at the back of the seat. An accident where the person behind the driver was thrown into the drivers seat would result in this sharp protrusion to come trough the vinyl risking injury to that person.”
NHTSA complaint #10660567, filed 2014-11, 36 miles“Headrest unusable in safe driving position. Forces head to floor or prevents proper back placement on seat, sometimes both. The only way to sit in the seat comfortably is to have the seat leaning too far back where I cannot reach the steering wheel comfortably. Wheels would vibrate at speeds above 55, sometimes as low as 40. Recently fixed by dealership. Brakes were improperly adjusted and scraped against the inside of the brake assembly. Made a loud scratch sound. Took two visits to the dealership to be fixed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10863296, filed 2016-05, 1,650 miles“The head rest pushes my head forward when I sit upright with good posture no matter what the height adjustment I use. The angle of the headrest is not adjustable and is way to far forward for me. I understand this is a new regulation, and I believe the standard is not appropriate for everyone.”
NHTSA complaint #10898978, filed 2016-08Seats: 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 2015 Mazda MAZDA3
28 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
13 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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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