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2011 Mazda Mazda3 — Recalls & Safety

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this vehicle and 132 owner complaints. Recall repairs are free by US law at any authorized dealer.

2 Campaigns

Every Recall on File

SEATS 17V082000 09/02/2017

What's wrong: 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.

Risk: If the driver cannot maintain an appropriate driving position, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Free fix: 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.

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE 16V644000 06/09/2016

What's wrong: 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.

Free fix: 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.

NHTSA Crash Tests

Official Safety Ratings

2011 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD

★★★★☆
Overall
4/5 stars
★★★★★
Frontal Crash
NHTSA test
★★☆☆☆
Side Crash
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★★★★☆
Rollover
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Questions

FAQ

Does the 2011 Mazda Mazda3 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2011 Mazda Mazda3. Every listed defect must be repaired free of charge by any authorized Mazda dealer, regardless of vehicle age or ownership history.
Is the recall repair really free?
Yes. US federal law requires manufacturers to fix safety recalls free at any authorized dealer — parts and labour. You do not need to be the original owner.
How do I check my exact vehicle?
This page covers the 2011 Mazda Mazda3 generally. For your specific car, use the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — it tells you whether YOUR vehicle's recalls were already repaired.