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2012 Mazda MAZDA3 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2012 Mazda MAZDA3, and owners have filed 226 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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1 safety recall for the 2012 Mazda MAZDA3

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Hatchback/liftgate (structure)

    NHTSA 16V644000 Reported 580,455 vehicles potentially affected Mazda North American Operations

    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…

    Remedy: 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…

226 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2012 Mazda MAZDA3 have filed 226 complaints with NHTSA; 9 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 5 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 47,180 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 30 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The contact owns a 2012 Mazda Mazda3. The vehicle was transported from the east to Texas, and the vehicle was bought used. The contact stated that the dashboard was sticky and that a gap was between t”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 10, 2025 · Structure

“The car leaks gas when the tank is full and if the car is inclined slightly. I've noticed the problem several month ago with an occasional odor but finally saw the gas leaking recently when it was par”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 26, 2025 · Fuel/propulsion system

Compare Mazda MAZDA3 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Mazda MAZDA3 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2004 Mazda MAZDA32145
2005 Mazda MAZDA3297
2006 Mazda MAZDA31166
2007 Mazda MAZDA32222
2008 Mazda MAZDA32303
2009 Mazda MAZDA33115
2010 Mazda MAZDA33686
2011 Mazda MAZDA32132
2012 Mazda MAZDA31226
2013 Mazda MAZDA31117
2014 Mazda MAZDA34138
2015 Mazda MAZDA34130
2016 Mazda MAZDA36104
2017 Mazda MAZDA3283
2018 Mazda MAZDA34108
2019 Mazda MAZDA3674
2020 Mazda MAZDA3232
2021 Mazda MAZDA3152
2022 Mazda MAZDA3024
2023 Mazda MAZDA3012
2024 Mazda MAZDA3312
2025 Mazda MAZDA318
2026 Mazda MAZDA301

Checking a specific 2012 Mazda MAZDA3

How do I know if my 2012 Mazda MAZDA3 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2012 Mazda MAZDA3; your car may already have been repaired under it.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mazda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V644000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Mazda models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.