2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 recalls and problems

The 2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mazda dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

1 / 0

Injuries / deaths

2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2013 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.

2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Seats	2
Structure	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 65,000 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 2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 complaints

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

Seats · at 65,000 miles · reported Dec 24, 2017

The swing arm that attaches the driver's seat to the left-side seat runner unexpectedly detached. Close inspection revealed that this was caused by a weld failure / metal fatigue at the point where the arm was welded to the rod that runs below the cushion. The seat is now unstable and rocks in an alarming way, both when accelerating and decelerating. Copied from an existing complaint for the 2010 model year because it is the exact same problem

Seats · at 50,000 miles · reported Jul 25, 2017

Driver seat collapses backwards when rear-ended while stationary on interstate and remains fully reclined after collision. Attempts to retract the seat into normal driving position is unsuccessful as the seat no longer locks into position. The only position where the seat locks into place is in the fully reclined position.

Structure · reported Jan 18, 2017

Summary: insufficient corrosion protective coating was applied to the ends of the external cylinders of the rear hatch/lift gate gas stay dampers (Lift supports). If water containing road salt enters, it can cause corrosion. Over time, increased corrosion may eventually cause it to break as the rear hatch or lift gate is opened. Safety risk: the rear hatch or lift gate may drop suddenly, and/or the broken parts may hit the customer, causing injury.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 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 2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed3?

Owners report seats problems most often (2 reports), followed by structure (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 65,000 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.