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2010 MAZDA Mazda3

3 recalls Risk Grade: F Most severe issue: Moderate

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Moderate #09V126000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Manufacturer
MAZDA MOTOR CORP
What Happened
There's a problem with the electrical system in your 2010 Mazda3, specifically where the engine harness and starter motor meet. This can cause the harness to wear out and potentially short-circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
If the short-circuit happens, the main fuse might blow, and your engine could stall. If this happens, you might not be able to restart the engine, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Mazda will inspect your engine harness and add a protective clip to prevent damage. If needed, they'll repair the harness for free. This will be done at a dealership starting May 6, 2009.
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Original — What Happened
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 TO THIS, THE COVERING OF THE HARNESS MAY BE DAMAGED THROUGH VIBRATION DURING OPERATION POSSIBLY CAUSING A SHORT-CIRCUIT BETWEEN CERTAIN HARNESS WIRES AND THE STARTER HOUSING. A SHORT-CIRCUIT CAN RESULT IN ENGINE CONTROL MALFUNCTION AND/OR POOR SHIFT QUALITY.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE MAIN FUSE MAY BLOW OUT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL AND INABILITY OF RESTART, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL HAVE THE ENGINE HARNESS INSPECT AND ADD A PROTECTOR CLIP ON THE AFFECTED SECTION OF THE HARNESS. IF NECESSARY, THE HARNESS WILL BE REPAIRED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON MAY 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.
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Low Priority #17V082000 Plain English
Component

SEATS

Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
Your vehicle's manual seat lifter may break or detach from the seat frame, affecting the seat's angle, making it hard for you to drive comfortably.
Risk if Unfixed
If you can't drive comfortably, you're at a higher risk of being in a crash.
Free Fix
Mazda will contact you and fix the seat lifter for free by either adding a reinforcement bracket or replacing the entire seat adjuster unit at a dealership.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the driver cannot maintain an appropriate driving position, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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Under Review #16V644000 Plain English
Component

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
Your vehicle's lift gate support struts may corrode and break, causing the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lift gate falls, it could hit you and increase your risk of injury.
Free Fix
Mazda will replace both lift gate supports for free, but parts aren't available yet. You should contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 to schedule the repair when parts become available.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
Original — 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.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
SEATS
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall

Other MAZDA Mazda3 Years

2025
1 recall
2024
3 recalls
2021
1 recall
2020
2 recalls
2019
6 recalls
2018
4 recalls
2017
2 recalls
2016
6 recalls
2015
4 recalls
2014
4 recalls
2013
1 recall
2012
1 recall
2011
2 recalls
2009
4 recalls
2008
3 recalls
2007
3 recalls
2006
2 recalls
2005
3 recalls
2004
3 recalls

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