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 risk
If the driver cannot maintain an appropriate driving position, there is an increased risk of a crash.
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.
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 risk
If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
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.
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.
Safety risk
THE MAIN FUSE MAY BLOW OUT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL AND INABILITY OF RESTART, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer 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.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Unknown or other
136
81,000 mi
Structure
116
45,000 mi
Seats
107
68,000 mi
Visibility/wiper
100
59,000 mi
Wheels
53
53,000 mi
Structure: body
52
60,000 mi
Electrical system
50
82,000 mi
Power train
35
33,452 mi
Service brakes
33
85,000 mi
Steering
31
49,000 mi
Tires
29
40,000 mi
Air bags
24
80,000 mi
Exterior lighting
23
68,000 mi
Engine
22
106,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
20
45,800 mi
Vehicle speed control
15
32,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
10
123,100 mi
Engine and engine cooling
8
6,200 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
6
24,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission
5
19,500 mi
Seat belts
5
60,000 mi
Suspension
5
15,449 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
4
140,000 mi
Structure: interior panels: dashboard
4
60,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
4
19,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility
3
26,459 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
3
13,345 mi
Latches/locks/linkages
3
13,800 mi
Tires: valve
3
24,750 mi
Visibility
3
10,048 mi
Traction control system
2
103,000 mi
Air bags: frontal
1
3,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module
1
3,500 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
1
105,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
1
—
Electrical system: horn
1
37,000 mi
Electrical system: software
1
75,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
1
137,534 mi
Parking brake
1
13,500 mi
Power train: clutch assembly
1
33,000 mi
Power train: driveline
1
5,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
1
65,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor
1
69,000 mi
Steering: electric power assist system
1
90,000 mi
Suspension: rear
1
8,283 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
1
—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices
1
3,500 mi
Wheels: rim
1
100 mi
The 2009 model has 7 times as many complaints as this one. The 2011 model has 5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Open investigations
An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.
EA21002Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.