CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Seats (2 reports).
2013 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 recalls
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 2013 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seats | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
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
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.
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.
2013 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 questions
Does the 2013 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2013 Mazda MAZDASPEED3: Liftgate Struts Can Corrode and Let Hatch Drop. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mazda MAZDASPEED3?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seats (2), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 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.