Does the 2010 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 Mazda MAZDASPEED3, the most recent reported on February 9, 2017 (Seats). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mazda MAZDASPEED3?

Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is seats (18 complaints), followed by structure (5).

How many 2010 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 32 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2010 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 32 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Mazda MAZDASPEED3.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2010 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 recalls

Seats

NHTSA campaign 17V082000 · reported February 9, 2017 · Mazda North American Operations · 173,859 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: If the driver cannot maintain an appropriate driving position, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.

Structure: body, hatchback/liftgate

NHTSA campaign 16V644000 · reported September 6, 2016 · Mazda North American Operations · 580,455 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Seats18
Structure5
Unknown or other4
Air bags3
Visibility/wiper3
Engine2
Power train2
Electrical system1
Exterior lighting1
Fuel/propulsion system1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 30, 2019 · Structure · 139,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA 3. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL FOR TWO SECONDS BEFORE INDEPENDENTLY RESTARTING. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS STICKY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR…

Apr 14, 2019 · Air bags · 60,000 miles
BLINKING AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT SHORTLY AFTER MAZDA SERVICE RECALL FOR SEAT REPLACEMENT. MAZDA DEALER REFUSED TO DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE WHICH LATER FOUND TO BE LOOSE CONNECTOR UNDER THE SEAT. CONNECTOR WAS UNCLIPPED DURING ASSEMBLY OF NEW VEHICLE BRACKET AND NOT REINSTALLED PROPERLY. OWNER ALSO HAD U0100 CODE PENDING NO…

Sep 2, 2018 · Exterior lighting · 49,500 miles
WATER INTERMITTENTLY LEAKS INTO PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT.

Aug 16, 2017 · Suspension · 63,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA 3. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A MINOR BRUISE TO THE RIBS. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (FAIRWAY MAZDA OF SAVANNAH 10101 ABERCORN STREET…

Feb 15, 2017 · Seats · 71,000 miles
WHILE DRIVING, THE SWING ARM WHICH ATTACHES THE ADJUSTMENT BAR UNDER THE DRIVER SEAT CUSHION TO THE LEFT SEAT SLIDER BROKE. THE SEAT ROCKS FREELY APPROXIMATELY 1 FOOT, MAKING THE SEATBELT USELESS AND THE CAR COULD NOT BE DRIVEN SAFELY. I HAD TO REMOVE THE SEAT AND RE-WELD THE SWING ARM. THE DEALER SOLUTION WOULD BE A…

MAZDASPEED3 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2007	2	38	1	0
2008	1	33	1	2
2009	1	4	0	0
2010	2	32	0	0
2011	2	5	0	0
2012	1	6	1	0
2013	1	3	1	0

Across all years, the 2007 MAZDASPEED3 has the most complaints (38). All Mazda MAZDASPEED3 years →

Questions

Does the 2010 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 Mazda MAZDASPEED3, the most recent reported on February 9, 2017 (Seats). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mazda MAZDASPEED3?: Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is seats (18 complaints), followed by structure (5).
How many 2010 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 32 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 30, 2019.