2011 Mazda Mazda3 Recalls & Safety Report
The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2011 Mazda Mazda3. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges. Check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
SEATS Critical safety
Summary: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011 Mazda2 and 2010-2011 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles equipped with a manual seat lifter. In the affected vehicles, the seat height adjustment lifter links may break or detach from the seat frame and the seat angle may incline causing the driver to not be able to maintain an appropriate driving position.
Risk: If the driver cannot maintain an appropriate driving position, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat lifter links and install a reinforcement bracket to the lifter links, or replace the entire seat adjuster unit, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0917B.
NHTSA campaign # 17V082000 · Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations · Reported: 2017-02-09 · Seats/Restraints
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE Safety
Summary: 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 manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
Risk: If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
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 number for this recall is 9916H.
NHTSA campaign # 16V644000 · Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations · Reported: 2016-09-06 · Structure/Body
Recall summary
This 2011 Mazda Mazda3 has 2 open recalls on record with the U.S. NHTSA.
By affected component
- SEATS — 1 recall
- STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE — 1 recall
By severity
- Critical safety — 1
- Safety — 1
Most recent recall reported: 2017-02-09.
Recall data is sourced from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 Mazda Mazda3 have open recalls?
Yes — there are 2 open NHTSA safety recalls on record for the 2011 Mazda Mazda3. Recalls apply to specific VIN and build ranges, so check your exact VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
How do I check if a recall applies to my exact VIN?
This page lists recalls at the model level. Enter your 17-character VIN on our free VIN lookup to see which recalls apply to your specific car and to monitor it for new ones.
Who pays for a recall repair?
Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by a franchised dealer for the affected make — the manufacturer covers the cost. Start by confirming your VIN is affected, then contact a dealer.
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