Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2010 Mazda Mazda3 has 3 recalls, 686 complaints.
3
Recalls
686
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
17V082000
SEATS
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011 Mazda2 and 2010-2011 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles equipped with a manual seat lif...
16V644000
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to J...
09V126000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MAZDA IS RECALLING 25,400 MY 2010 MAZDA3 VEHICLES. A CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE ENGINE HARNESS AND THE HOUSING OF STARTER MOTOR MAY BE INSUFFICIENT. DUE ...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2010 Mazda3 5-DR. Hatchback w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The AT light came on the dash, added transmission fluid because it was a little low but the light st... |
| Mar 2, 2026 | TIRES | my girlfriend had bought a car from a dealership in Pennsylvania and the car is registered in Pennsy... |
| Dec 22, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | NHTSA Complaint Narrative I am filing this complaint regarding a 2010 Mazda 3, VIN [XXX] . The veh... |
| Aug 29, 2025 | STRUCTURE | See attached document for complaint. |
| Aug 15, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | On August 15, 2025, my 2010 Mazda 3 began displaying the ABS warning light intermittently while driv... |
| Apr 11, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have reason to believe the dealership I bought my vehicle from rolled back my odometer. Upon check... |
| Feb 18, 2025 | SEATS | This vehicle is subject to recall #: 17V-082 referring to a drivers seat lifter link than can brea... |
| Jan 15, 2025 | TIRES | I purchased two tires from Les Schwab in Molalla, OR on 1/15/25 in which upon them changing the tire... |
| Jan 9, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Transmission slipping. Not shifting correctly. |
| Nov 13, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | The a.b.s pump module is defective in these vehicles. There are tons of people having issues with th... |
| Jun 11, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission control module issues. Car was driving on the expressway and wouldn’t shift out of seco... |
| Apr 17, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | ABS or the ABS computer malfunction or wasn't working correctly and almost cause an accident. |
| Apr 15, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER | my Mazda 03 dashboard is melting, and I am not able to see out the window... I have talked to dealer... |
| Mar 31, 2024 | AIR BAGS | While driving on the interstate, the driver’s side airbag deployed without any obvious cause. There ... |
| Feb 28, 2024 | WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES | ABS module malfunction all four wheel speed sensor not read in the same time and powersteering cut o... |
| Feb 19, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | ABS will cause complete brake failure when it is engaged. For example, needing to stop quickly to av... |
| Dec 22, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TCM has failed to communicate in engine. Car doesn’t not shift properly or has hard shifts if it is ... |
| Dec 22, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel is leaking from the top of the gas tank, which is a very dangerous issue. |
| Oct 19, 2023 | STEERING | Power Steering sometimes works and sometimes not. Can go out and stop working or start working, in t... |
| Jul 11, 2023 | SEATS | Monday 7/10/2023 car was fine ie (the seat) next day Tues 7/11/2023 opened drivers side door couldn’... |