2010 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Seats (18) · Visibility/Wiper (3) · Structure (3)
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31 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Seats 2017-02-09 · campaign 17V082000 · 173,859 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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 2016-09-06 · campaign 16V644000 · 580,455 vehicles
Defect: 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
Risk: If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
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.
Service bulletins (28)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-20 · SA-055-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
product quality information (pqi) description service information mt-041/12 is no longer valid. it has been unpublished and superseded by the field quality information report (fqir) reporting system.
Unknown Or Other 2024-08-08 · 09-038-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
in accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. note: tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by federal, and state laws. it is the dealer’s responsibility to comply with federal, state, and local laws concerning odometer
Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer 2023-02-28 · 09-016-23 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
speedometer replacement procedure
Equipment 2021-08-17 · 09-025-21-3824 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driverã¢ââs floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. the following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided with proper usage.
Electrical System 2021-02-08 · 01-006-21-3779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. for new vehicles in stock at the dealer, inspect and maintain the battery periodica
Electrical System 2021-02-08 · 01-005-21-3778 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the mazda dca-8000pm is required for all warranty battery testing. if the mazda dca-8000pm is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. use the following test procedures in this service bulletin to test mazda vehicle batteries and to generate a warranty code.
Showing the 6 most recent of 28 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-10-30 · Structure · 139,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 mazda 3. while driving, the vehicle stalled without warning and the steering wheel seized. the vehicle would stall for two seconds before independently restarting. the contact also mentioned that the dashboard was sticky. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the vehicle…”
2019-04-14 · Power Train · 60,000 mi“blinking air bag indicator light shortly after mazda service recall for seat replacement. mazda dealer refused to diagnose the issue which later found to be loose connector under the seat. connector was unclipped during assembly of new vehicle bracket and not reinstalled properly. owner also had u0100 code pending no pcm comm. referred to ws ma…”
2018-09-02 · Exterior Lighting · 49,500 mi“water intermittently leaks into passenger side headlight.…”
2017-08-16 · Suspension · 63,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 mazda 3. while driving 70 mph, the driver side curtain air bag inadvertently deployed without warning or impact. the contact sustained a minor bruise to the ribs. medical attention was not required. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer (fairway mazda of savannah 10101 abercorn street, savannah, ga, 31406), but the cau…”
2017-02-15 · Seats · 71,000 mi“while driving, the swing arm which attaches the adjustment bar under the driver seat cushion to the left seat slider broke. the seat rocks freely approximately 1 foot, making the seatbelt useless and the car could not be driven safely. i had to remove the seat and re-weld the swing arm. the dealer solution would be a complete seat replacement …”
2017-02-06 · Seats · 84,000 mi“drivers side seat became loose. when sitting down in the car a loud cluck was heard and the front driver seat moved backward. upon inspection the weld holding the seat to the bracket had snapped. car was stationary at the time been rendered un-drivable due to the movement in the seat.…”
2017-01-18 · Seats · 71,000 mi“drivers side seat broke at welded attachment point to adjuster rail. my son's driver seat was rocking, i thought that the locking washer had fallen off and went to replace, when i removered the side cover i discovered that the bracket that attached the seat to the adjuster frame had broken. search the web and discovered that this was a common issue…”
2016-10-21 · Seats · 112,000 mi“i was driving my 2010 mazdaspeed 3 on 10/20/2016. driving home from work i suddenly realized while accelerating it was like sitting in a rocking chair. after being able to check it later that night i looked up under the seat and the brace that holds the seat frame to the seat track has completely sheered off on the left hand side. the right side…”
2016-10-17 · Seats · 75,000 mi“when accelerating from stop or making turns on the street or on a curved highway, my driver's seat reclines back from the base of the seat approximately 3-4 inches. it's been repaired (washer and nuts replaced) several times over the past 3 years. took it in today (10/17/2016) and was told that i needed a new seat track assembly ($500.00 parts and …”
2016-08-29 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 60,300 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 mazda speed 3. while driving 10 mph, there was a screeching noise coming from the vehicle. the contact stated that the noise sounded like two pieces of metal scraping against each other. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel tank internal baffle was detached and was rubbing against …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.