CarRecallWatchThe 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 686 complaints with NHTSA, including 18 crashes, 5 fires, 13 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (170 reports).
2010 Mazda MAZDA3 recalls
Driver seat may tilt and lose its position, raising crash risk
On certain vehicles equipped with a manual seat height lifter, the seat height adjustment lifter links may break or detach from the seat frame.
Liftgate Struts Can Corrode and Let Hatch Drop
Corrosion can weaken the liftgate support struts on certain Mazda3, Mazdaspeed3, Mazda5, CX-3 and CX-5 vehicles.
Most common 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 problems
Problem areas named in the 686 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 170 |
| Unknown Or Other | 133 |
| Seats | 106 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 100 |
| Wheels | 54 |
| Electrical System | 51 |
| Tires | 50 |
| Power Train | 42 |
| Steering | 32 |
| Service Brakes | 31 |
What owners report
The AT light came on the dash, added transmission fluid because it was a little low but the light still has not gone off. I think there is an electrical problem within the transmission. It's had shifting issues since purchasing this vehicle. I also have a small child that comes with me to work and I do not want my car to catch on fire while we are in this vehicle.
my girlfriend had bought a car from a dealership in Pennsylvania and the car is registered in Pennsylvania at a dealer called premier world wide auto sales. when she had bought the car all four of the tires i believe should have failed pa safety inspection and the owner of this shop keeps telling me that they pass one hundred percent even though the tires have signs of dry rot all the way around all four tires and would not stop giving me problems and trying to prove me wrong the dot codes show that the tires in the front were 10 years of age and the rear tires at 8 years of age and showing signs of dry rot the tire size all around is 205/55r16 and this is completely unacceptable for a busin
NHTSA Complaint Narrative I am filing this complaint regarding a 2010 Mazda 3, VIN [XXX] . The vehicle experiences intermittent transmission control failures, including difficulty shifting out of first gear and warning indicators triggered by vibration. The transmission and transmission control module have already been replaced. The dealership has identified the wiring harness as the cause of the remaining failure. Mazda North American Operations has confirmed that the required wiring harness (BBM9-67-020H) is discontinued and unavailable. However, Mazda has not provided a written determination of whether the known wiring harness recall (engine wiring harness chafing affecting control sys
See attached document for complaint.
I have reason to believe the dealership I bought my vehicle from rolled back my odometer. Upon checking my carfax information, 12/01/24, the odometer read 161,142, which the dealership did own my vehicle at this time. When I bought this car in April of 2025, the odometer was reading 130,000.
2010 Mazda MAZDA3 questions
Does the 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2010 Mazda MAZDA3: Driver seat may tilt and lose its position, raising crash risk; Liftgate Struts Can Corrode and Let Hatch Drop; Electrical System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mazda MAZDA3?
Based on 686 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (170), Unknown Or Other (133), Seats (106).
How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.