2012 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 recalls and problems

The 2012 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 has 1 recall and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

How the 2012 compares

Average

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 7 Mazdaspeed3 model years — 4th most.

1recalls

6complaints

1crashes

0fires

0injuries

25,100median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Structure

Sep 6, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V644000 · 580,455 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2012 vs. other Mazda Mazdaspeed3 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2012. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2012 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2012 Mazda Mazdaspeed3, the latest from Sep 6, 2016 (structure). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mazda Mazdaspeed3?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (3), exterior lighting (1), seats (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.