2012 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2012 Mazda MAZDASPEED3, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2012 Mazda MAZDASPEED3
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hatchback/liftgate (structure)
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…
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 30,604 miles. Complaints peaked in 2012 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 27, 2017 · Seats
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 11, 2016 · Exterior lighting
Compare Mazda MAZDASPEED3 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mazda MAZDASPEED3 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 | 2 | 38 |
| 2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 | 1 | 33 |
| 2009 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2010 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 | 2 | 32 |
| 2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2012 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 | 1 | 6 |
| 2013 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 | 1 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2012 Mazda MAZDASPEED3
How do I know if my 2012 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 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 MAZDASPEED3; 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
- 6263,130 complaints
- MAZDA32,987 complaints
- CX-52,451 complaints
- MAZDA62,234 complaints
- Tribute2,102 complaints
- CX-91,438 complaints
- CX-71,132 complaints
- Protege1,076 complaints
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.