2011 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (2) · Wheels (1) · Steering (1)
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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 (27)
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product quality information (pqi) description service information mt-041/12 is no longer valid. it has been unpublished and superseded by the field quality information report (fqir) reporting system.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 27 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-03-29 · Exterior Lighting · 65,000 mi“the passenger headlight has accumulated a lot of moisture (1/2 cup or more) which resulted in the headlight malfunctioning while driving. this is extremely dangerous, especially had this happened at night. the dealership acknowledge its a common problem, said it was a seal problem that burned out the ballast, but that it wasn't covered by a warrant…”
2017-08-21 · Structure:body“excessive abnormal amount of moisture/water getting in headlight (passengers side) causing headlight not to work. problem first began 7/1/2016. water getting into headlight and effecting the afs sensor also. afs sensor not working now. afs sensor quit working on or about 6/1/2017. headlight quit working 2/1/2017. non working headlight and non work…”
2016-08-15 · Steering · 15,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2011 mazda m3s. while driving 30 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering pump failed and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was ma…”
2015-03-07 · Wheels · 61,222 mi“2011 mazda 3 rear tire wear issues: car has uneven tire wear, (inside edges) even when tires get rotated, car is also aligned correctly, no front end issues. after normal driving, the tires get a bad feathering wear issue, creating uneven (inside edge) wear and premature tire usage. this should be reviewed and recalled or class action lawsuit sh…”
2014-10-24 · Structure:body · 20,000 mi“the front dash separates and the manufacture won't stand by it. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.