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2012 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 recalls and problems

The 2012 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 has 1 safety recall and 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mazda dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
6
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2012 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2012 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 recalls

Recall 16V-644: Structure

Reported Sep 6, 2016 · 580,455 vehicles affected · Mazda North American Operations

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.

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.

2012 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Power Train3
Service Brakes1
Exterior Lighting1
Seats1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 25,100 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2012 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Seats · at 68,000 miles · reported Jan 27, 2017
While driving, specifically while slowing down on an exit ramp from the highway, the seat made a loud popping noise and my seat began to move back and forth freely under acceleration and braking. Upon further inspection, I found that the metal connector between the seat height adjustment and the seat rail had snapped. The vehicle has 68,xxx miles on it and this is an unacceptable failure for the amount of miles. How AM I supposed to feel safe in the event of an accident if the seat cannot stay securely connected to the car through normal driving conditions?
Exterior Lighting · at 60,000 miles · reported Dec 11, 2016
Headlights voluntarily and uncontrollably flickering during routine driving straightaways, turning, or encountering bumpy road. Issue arises at varying rates of speed. Had vehicle since 2012 and never had issue. End of nov. 2016, took car in for 60,000 check-up. Dealership installed new battery. Issue began shortly thereafter. Definite safety issue and concern. While driving behind another vehicle one evening, my vehicle lights flickered and prompted the driver ahead of me to move into another lane. It gave them the impression that I was flashing lights to encourage them to move. This issue…
Power Train · at 18,000 miles · reported Jul 19, 2015
End of 2013, the vehicle began randomly popping out of 2nd gear and back into neutral. Dealer rebuilt trans under warranty and all was okay until october 2014 when the same issue began again. Dealer replaced trans under warranty but advised transmission warranty was no longer valid. Currently, july 2015, the same issue is happening again. Vehicle will be in gear then out of gear causing me to be unable to accelerate, and causing a major accident risk.
Service Brakes · at 25,100 miles · reported Dec 26, 2014
Driver attempted an emergency braking event. Brake pedal failed to maintain form-bent under moderate pressure, allowing brake pedal cover to fall off resulting in driver's foot to lose contact with brake pedal. Driver lost control of brakes and resulted in a collision.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Mazda Mazdaspeed3: 16V-644 (structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Mazda Mazdaspeed3?

Owners report power train problems most often (3 reports), followed by service brakes (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 25,100 miles.

Are Mazda recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mazda dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.